Arcana, Indiana

Arcana is an unincorporated community in Monroe Township, Grant County, Indiana.

Arcana, Indiana
Unincorporated community
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Coordinates: 40°32′19″N 85°30′12″W
Country	United States
State	Indiana
County	Grant
Township	Monroe
Elevation [1]	879 ft (268 m)
ZIP code	46953
FIPS code	18-01972[2]
GNIS feature ID	430235[1]

History

The name Arcana is likely derived from a Latin word meaning "secluded".^[3] The Arcana post office opened in 1858, and was discontinued in 1900.^[4]

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Arcana, Indiana
2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
3. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 53. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. The name is probably plural of Arcanum, "hidden," suggesting "secluded"...
4. "Grant County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 12, 2014.