Hobbs, Indiana
Unincorporated community and Census-designated place in Indiana, United States
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Hobbs is an unincorporated community in Madison Township, Tipton County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]
Hobbs, Indiana | |
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  Hobbs  Hobbs | |
| Coordinates: 40°17′06″N 85°57′10″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Indiana |
| County | Tipton |
| Township | Madison |
| Founded | 1878 |
| Named after | Henderson Hobbs |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.83 sq mi (2.14 km2) |
| • Land | 0.83 sq mi (2.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 866 ft (264 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 46047 |
| Area code | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-34168[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2830558[1] |
It is part of the Kokomo, Indiana, Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History
Hobbs was founded in 1878 by Henderson Hobbs. He built his farm just next to the Lake Erie & Western Railroad that ran through the area.[3] A Christian church was founded in 1884. They converted an old school house turned blacksmith shop into a church in 1896. A new building was constructed in 1911.[4] A Methodist Episcopal Church was founded in the community in 1909 after separating from the church in Windfall.[5] As of 1914, Hobbs had a population of 200. During that time, mills for flour and wood were the primary economic drivers.[3]
The post office at Hobbs has been in operation since 1876.[6]
Geography
As of 2024, Hobbs had a total land area of 0.826 square miles (2.14 km2), all land.[7]
Demographics
The United States Census Bureau delineated Hobbs as a census designated place in the 2022 American Community Survey.[8]
