Young America, Indiana facts for kids
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 Young America, Indiana
Location in Cass County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Cass |
| Township | Deer Creek |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 764 ft (233 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 118 |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) |
| ZIP code |
46998
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| Area code(s) | 574 |
| FIPS code | 18-86156 |
| GNIS feature ID | 446410 |
Young America is an unincorporated community in Deer Creek Township, Cass County, Indiana.
History
Young America was platted about 1856. The town sprang up around a saw mill. When someone wrote "Young America" on the mill's boiler, to indicate the promise of the enterprise, the name stuck.
The Young America post office was established in 1876.
Geography
Young America is located at 40°34′07″N 86°20′48″W / 40.56861°N 86.34667°W.
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