Somerset, Indiana

Somerset is an unincorporated census-designated place in Waltz Township, Wabash County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[4]

Somerset, Indiana
Census-designated place
Location of Somerset in Wabash County, Indiana.
Location of Somerset in Wabash County, Indiana.
Coordinates: 40°40′09″N 85°49′42″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyWabash
TownshipWaltz
Area
[1]
 • Total0.82 sq mi (2.13 km2)
 • Land0.68 sq mi (1.76 km2)
 • Water0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2)
Elevation
[2]
810 ft (247 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total385
 • Density565.35/sq mi (218.39/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
46940
FIPS code18-70524[3]
GNIS feature ID443764

History

The post office at Somerset has been in operation since 1848.[5] An old variant name of the community was called Springfield.[6]

Somerset was relocated when the Mississinewa dam was created. The original Somerset was located near the dam, and is now underwater.

Geography

Somerset is located at 40°40′09″N 85°49′42″W.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2020385—
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

References
  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  2. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. "Somerset, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
  5. "Wabash County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
  6. "USGS detail on Somerset - Variant Citation". Retrieved 2016-11-01.
  7. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.



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