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Maumee, Indiana
Maumee, Indiana is located in Indiana
Maumee, Indiana
Maumee, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Maumee, Indiana is located in the United States
Maumee, Indiana
Maumee, Indiana
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Indiana
County Jackson
Township Salt Creek
Elevation
574 ft (175 m)
ZIP code
47264
FIPS code 18-47655
GNIS feature ID 451203

Maumee is a small place in Indiana. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it is a group of homes and businesses. It is not officially a town or city with its own local government. Maumee is located within Salt Creek Township in Jackson County, Indiana.

History of Maumee

How Maumee Got Its Name

The name Maumee has an interesting origin. It comes from the word "Miami." This name was chosen to honor the Miami people. The Miami are a Native American tribe. They have a long history in the region.

The Maumee Post Office

A post office was opened in Maumee in 1880. This office helped people send and receive mail. It was an important part of the community. The post office served the area for many years. However, it closed down in 1928.

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