Emporia is an

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in Adams Township, Madison County,

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Geography

Emporia is located at , at the intersection of State Road 109 and

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. Large

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operated b
Kokomo Grain Co.
are the community's most prominent landmark.

History

Emporia was founded in 1891 when the railroad was extended to that point. A post office was established at Emporia in 1892, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1907.

References

Unincorporated communities in Madison County, Indiana Unincorporated communities in Indiana Indianapolis metropolitan area {{MadisonCountyIN-geo-stub