Fiat is an

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in Penn Township, Jay County,

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History

A post office was established at Fiat in 1881, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1926. The political issue of

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s (

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) likely caused the community's name to be selected.

Historic site

Located approximately east of Fiat is a

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. Known as the

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, it was built in 1908, and it is listed on the

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References

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