County Elkhart ZIP code 46526 Elevation 262 m | State Indiana FIPS code 18-23872 Local time Tuesday 7:28 AM | |
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Foraker is an unincorporated community in Union Township, Elkhart County, Indiana.
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Map of Foraker, IN 46526, USA
Geography
The north-central Indiana community of Foraker is located at 41°30′57″N 85°55′27″W. The town spreads south and west from the corner of CR 142 and CR 13.
History
Foraker was founded in 1892 when the Wabash Railroad was extended to that point. It was named for Joseph B. Foraker, the 37th Governor of Ohio.
The Foraker post office was discontinued in 1966.
References
Foraker, Indiana Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA