Adel is an

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in eastern Franklin Township, Owen County, in the

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. It lies near the bridge on County Road 150 West over Raccoon Creek, which is a community nearly ten miles southwest of the city of Spencer, the

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. Its elevation is 541 feet (165 m), and it is located at (39.1919894, -86.7958389).

History

Adel was founded in 1859. A post office was established at Adel in 1889, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1906.

Geography

Adel Cemetery is in this community, and it is located at (39.1900450 -86.7966723).

School districts

* Spencer-Owen Community Schools, including a

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Political districts

* State House District 46 * State Senate District 39

References

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Roadside Thoughts for Adel, Indiana
Unincorporated communities in Owen County, Indiana Unincorporated communities in Indiana Bloomington metropolitan area, Indiana {{OwenCountyIN-geo-stub