Northfield, Indiana
Northfield, Indiana | |
|---|---|
Boone County's location in Indiana | |
Northfield Location in Boone County | |
| Coordinates: 40°01′51″N 86°16′49″W / 40.03083°N 86.28028°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Boone |
| Township | Union |
| Established | 1834 |
| Founded by | Jesse Lane |
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 46077 |
| FIPS code | 18-54702[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 440326 |
Northfield is an unincorporated community in Union Township, Boone County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3]
History
Northfield was laid out in 1834 by a settler named Jesse Lane.[4] A post office was established at Northfield in 1834, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1897.[5]
Geography
Northfield is located at 40°01′51″N 86°16′49″W / 40.03083°N 86.28028°W.
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Northfield, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
- ^ "City & Town Histories". ingenweb.org. Retrieved March 29, 2025.
- ^ "Boone County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 6, 2020.