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DeSoto, Indiana

Coordinates: 40°14′49″N 85°17′37″W / 40.24694°N 85.29361°W / 40.24694; -85.29361
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Desoto
Desoto is located in Indiana
Desoto
Desoto
Desoto is located in the United States
Desoto
Desoto
Coordinates: 40°14′49″N 85°17′37″W / 40.24694°N 85.29361°W / 40.24694; -85.29361
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyDelaware
TownshipDelaware
Elevation938 ft (286 m)
ZIP code
47303
FIPS code18-17848[2]
GNIS feature ID449648[1]

Desoto is an unincorporated community in Delaware Township, Delaware County, Indiana.

History

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DeSoto was platted in 1881.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: DeSoto, Indiana
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 113. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. This village was platted on January 8, 1881, and originally called Woodlawn.