Foraker, Indiana
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Foraker, Indiana | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Elkhart |
| Township | Union |
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
| ZIP code | 46526 |
| FIPS code | 18-23872[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 434635[1] |
Foraker is an unincorporated community in Union Township, Elkhart County, Indiana.
History
[edit | edit source]Foraker was founded in 1892 when the Wabash Railroad was extended to that point.[3] It was named for Joseph B. Foraker, the 37th Governor of Ohio.[4]
The Foraker post office was discontinued in 1966.[5]
References
[edit | edit source]- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Foraker, Indiana
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