Aboite is an
unincorporated community
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in
Lafayette Township,
Allen County, in the
U.S. state
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of
Indiana
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.
History
Aboite was originally settled as a train stop at the intersection of the Toledo, Wabash & Western Railway with Aboite Road. The community's name is derived from the French word for "minnow". A post office was established at Aboite in 1833, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1921.
Geography
Aboite is located at .
References
Unincorporated communities in Allen County, Indiana
Unincorporated communities in Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN Metropolitan Statistical Area
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