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Alquina, Indiana

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History of Fayette County, Indiana: Containing a History of the Townships, Towns, Villages, Schools, Churches, Industries, Etc.; Portraits of Early Settlers and Prominent Men; Biographies, Etc
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A post office was established at Alquina in 1832, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903.
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Alquina was located on East Alquina Road about 5 miles (8.0 km) east of the center of
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Alquina was founded in 1813 by Joseph Vanmeter. One source speculates it was named after
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U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Alquina, Indiana
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From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History
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Unincorporated communities in Fayette County, Indiana
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Unincorporated community
Alquina is located in Indiana
Alquina is located in the United States
39°36′46″N 85°03′17″W / 39.61278°N 85.05472°W / 39.61278; -85.05472
Country
United States
State
Indiana
County
Fayette
Township
Jennings
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GNIS
unincorporated community
Jennings Township
Fayette County
Indiana
Alquines
Connersville


U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Alquina, Indiana
"U.S. Census website"
United States Census Bureau
History of Fayette County, Indiana: Containing a History of the Townships, Towns, Villages, Schools, Churches, Industries, Etc.; Portraits of Early Settlers and Prominent Men; Biographies, Etc
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From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History
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