Maples is an
unincorporated community
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in
Jefferson Township,
Allen County, in the
U.S. state
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of
Indiana
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.
History
A post office was established at Maples in 1854, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1921. The community was named for Lewis S. Maples, a lumber baron.
Geography
Maples is located at .
Notable people
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Lucy Fitch Perkins, author, was born in Maples.
References
External links
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Unincorporated communities in Allen County, Indiana
Unincorporated communities in Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN Metropolitan Statistical Area
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