Welcome to Mexico ...
Mexico is located in Miami County<1>.
The location of Mexico has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Mexico, you might consider that their post office opened in 1837.
Mexico is 700 feet [213 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Mexico lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Note: If you travel west from Mexico (for example, toward Rensselaer), you will leave Eastern Time and cross into the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT).
Mexico is located in the (765) area code.
The ZIP code for Mexico: 46958<4>
Communities Also Named Mexico ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 15 communities that are also named Mexico - they are located in Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland (2), Missouri, New York, Ohio (2), Pennsylvania (3), South Carolina and Texas.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Mexico.
Communities near Mexico ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Mexico.
- Logansport
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Logansport
- Logansport is located in Cass County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 17,454 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Logansport <5>
- Peru
(5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peru
- Peru is located in Miami County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 10,937 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Peru <5>
- Wabash
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wabash have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wabash
- Wabash is located in Wabash County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 9,845 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wabash <5>
- Rochester
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rochester
- Rochester is located in Fulton County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,997 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rochester <5>
- Galveston
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Galveston have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Galveston
- Galveston is located in Cass County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,249 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Galveston <5>
- Akron
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Akron have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Akron
- Akron is located in Fulton County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,103 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Akron <5>
- Walton
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walton
- Walton is located in Cass County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,010 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Walton <5>
- Bunker Hill
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bunker Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bunker Hill
- Bunker Hill is located in Miami County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 847 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bunker Hill <5>
- Denver
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Denver
- Denver is located in Miami County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 462 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Denver <5>
- Roann
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roann have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roann
- Roann is located in Wabash County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 451 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Roann <5>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Mexico. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Mexico.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Mexico. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Mexico.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Mexico. See our Newspapers Page for Mexico.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Mexico ...
Looking for more information about Mexico? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Mexico, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Mexico.
Adding Mexico to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Mexico in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Mexico was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<6>
From that list, the Mexico post office opened in 1837.
We also found Mexico in the book titled U.S. Post Offices (Oct. 1846).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Mexico.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Mexico. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Indiana: https://www.in.gov
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Indiana's counties, including Miami, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Mexico - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Mexico). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Mexico or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |