Somerset, Indiana facts for kids
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Somerset, Indiana
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Location of Somerset in Wabash County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Wabash |
| Township | Waltz |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.82 sq mi (2.13 km2) |
| • Land | 0.68 sq mi (1.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2) |
| Elevation | 787 ft (240 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 385 |
| • Density | 565.35/sq mi (218.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46940
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| FIPS code | 18-70524 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2631626 |
Somerset is an unincorporated census-designated place in Waltz Township, Wabash County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
The post office at Somerset has been in operation since 1848. An old variant name of the community was called Springfield.
Somerset was relocated when the Mississinewa dam was created. The original Somerset was located near the dam, and is now underwater.
Demographics
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| 2020 | 385 | — | |
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See also
In Spanish: Somerset (Indiana) para niños
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