Ross, Indiana
Ross | |
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Unincorporated community | |
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Coordinates: 41°31′36″N 87°22′29″W / 41.52667°N 87.37472°WCoordinates: 41°31′36″N 87°22′29″W / 41.52667°N 87.37472°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Lake |
Township | Calumet |
Elevation[1] | 640 ft (200 m) |
ZIP code | 46408 |
FIPS code | 18-66085[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 442314 |
Ross is an unincorporated community in Calumet Township, Lake County, Indiana.
History
Ross was named for William Ross, a pioneer settler.[3] A post office was established at Ross in 1857, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1914.[4]
Geography
Ross is located at 41°31′36″N 87°22′29″W / 41.52667°N 87.37472°W.
References
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ Howat, William Frederick (1915). A Standard History of Lake County, Indiana, and the Calumet Region, Volume 1. Lewis Publishing Company. p. 131.
- ↑ "Lake County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 21 December 2014.
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