Vine is an unincorporated community in Fountain County, Indiana, in the United States.[1]

History

A post office was established at Vine in 1895, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1900.[2] According to one source, the name Vine was chosen for its brevity.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Vine, Indiana
  2. "Fountain County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 7, 2014.
  3. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 335. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...simply because it's short.

40°17′42″N 87°08′06″W / 40.29504°N 87.13501°W / 40.29504; -87.13501


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