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Maples, Indiana
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 Maples, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Maples, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Allen |
| Township | Jefferson |
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | about 19,209 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46816
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| Area code(s) | 260 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2830307 |
Maples is an unincorporated community in Jefferson Township, Allen County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
A post office was established at Maples in 1854, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1921. The community was named for Lewis S. Maples, a lumber baron.
Notable people
- Lucy Fitch Perkins, author, was born in Maples.
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