Fiat, Indiana
Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
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Fiat is an unincorporated community in Penn Township, Jay County, Indiana.
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| Coordinates: 40°33′12″N 85°09′00″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jay |
| Township | Penn Township |
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
| FIPS code | 18-23116[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 434469[1] |
History
A post office was established at Fiat in 1881, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1926.[3] The political issue of United States Notes (fiat money) likely caused the community's name to be selected.[4]
Historic site
Located approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) east of Fiat is a round barn.[5] Known as the Rebecca Rankin Round Barn, it was built in 1908, and it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[6]
