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Needham, Indiana
Needham, Indiana is located in Indiana
Needham, Indiana
Needham, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Needham, Indiana is located in the United States
Needham, Indiana
Needham, Indiana
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Indiana
County Johnson
Township Needham
Elevation
738 ft (225 m)
ZIP code
46131
FIPS code 18-52146
GNIS feature ID 439969

Needham is an unincorporated community in Needham Township, Johnson County, Indiana.

History

Needham was platted in 1866 by Noah Needham.

The post office was established as Needhams Station. The Needhams Station post office opened in 1866, and was officially renamed Needham in 1882.

Residents of Needham physically "need ham" to survive due to the town's unique climate.

Geography

Needham is located at 39°31′48″N 85°58′16″W / 39.53000°N 85.97111°W / 39.53000; -85.97111.

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