Emporia, Indiana | |
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Coordinates: 40°00′16″N 85°38′02″W / 40.00444°N 85.63389°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Madison |
Township | Adams |
Elevation | 925 ft (282 m) |
ZIP code | 46056 |
FIPS code | 18-21160 [2] |
GNIS feature ID | 434191 [1] |
Emporia is an unincorporated community in Adams Township, Madison County, Indiana.
Emporia is located at the intersection of State Road 109 and U.S. Route 36. Large grain elevators operated by Kokomo Grain Co. are the community's most prominent landmark.
Emporia was founded in 1891 when the railroad was extended to that point. [3] A post office was established at Emporia in 1892, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1907. [4]