Poe, Indiana facts for kids
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Poe
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Allen County |
| Township | Marion |
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) |
Poe is an unincorporated community in Marion Township, Allen County, Indiana. It was originally known as Williamsport.
History
Poe was first named Williamsport, in honor of landowner William Essig, but it was afterwards changed because the U.S. postal authorities refused to accept that name, there being another post office in the state with a similar name.
Geography
Poe is located at 40°56′09″N 85°05′13″W / 40.93583°N 85.08694°W.
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