Sedan, Indiana facts for kids
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Sedan
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 Sedan, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Sedan, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | DeKalb |
| Township | Richland |
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) |
| ZIP code |
46730
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| FIPS code | 18-68616 |
| GNIS feature ID | 443193 |
Sedan is a small, unincorporated community located in Richland Township, within DeKalb County, Indiana. An unincorporated community means it's not officially a town or city with its own local government.
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History of Sedan
How Sedan Got Its Name
The community of Sedan has an interesting past with a few name changes. It was first known as Lawrence.
Later, in 1854, a post office was set up, and it was called Iba or sometimes Ida.
In 1861, the post office's name was changed to Sedan. It's thought that the community was named after a place called Sedan in France. The post office eventually closed down in 1908.
Where is Sedan Located?
Sedan is found at specific geographic coordinates: 41 degrees, 26 minutes, 11 seconds North latitude and 85 degrees, 5 minutes, 58 seconds West longitude. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
Population of Sedan
How Many People Lived in Sedan?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 176 | — | |
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The United States Census counted Sedan as a separate community in 1870. At that time, the population of Sedan was recorded as 176 people.
