Foraker, Indiana

Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Foraker is an unincorporated community in Union Township, Elkhart County, Indiana.

CountryUnited States
Elevation
[1]
856 ft (261 m)
ZIP code
46526
FIPS code18-23872[2]
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Foraker, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Foraker is located in Indiana
Foraker
Foraker
Foraker is located in the United States
Foraker
Foraker
Coordinates: 41°30′57″N 85°55′27″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyElkhart
TownshipUnion
Elevation
[1]
856 ft (261 m)
ZIP code
46526
FIPS code18-23872[2]
GNIS feature ID434635[1]
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History

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]

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