Oswego, Indiana facts for kids
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Oswego, Indiana
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The John Pound Store, now a museum
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 Oswego, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Oswego, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Kosciusko |
| Township | Plain |
| Elevation | 850 ft (259 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46538
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| FIPS code | 18-57186 |
| GNIS feature ID | 440727 |
Oswego is an unincorporated community in Plain Township, Kosciusko County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
Oswego was laid out in 1837. It was named after Oswego, New York. A post office was established at Oswego in 1840, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1935.
Geography
Oswego is located near the western shore of Lake Tippecanoe at 41°19′13″N 85°47′14″W / 41.32028°N 85.78722°W.
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