| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Elkhart |
| Township | Union |
| Coordinates | 41°30′57″N 85°55′27″W |
| Elevation | 856 ft |
| ZIP code | 46526 |
| FIPS code | 18-23872[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 434635[2] |
Foraker is an unincorporated community in Union Township, Elkhart County, Indiana.
History
Foraker was founded in 1892 when the Wabash Railroad was extended to that point.[3] It was named for Joseph B. Foraker, the 37th Governor of Ohio.[4]
The Foraker post office was discontinued in 1966.[5]
References
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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- ^ Deahl, Anthony (1905). A Twentieth Century History and Biographical Record of Elkhart County, Indiana. Lewis Publishing Company. p. 123
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 134. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
The name honors Senator Joseph B. Foraker of Ohio.
- ^ "Elkhart County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 4 September 2014. Retrieved 4 September 2014.