Welcome to Delong ...
Delong is located in Fulton County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Delong, you might consider that their post office opened in 1884.
Delong is 730 feet [223 m] above sea level.<2>.
Time Zone: Delong lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Note: If you travel west from Delong (for example, toward Wheatfield), you will leave Eastern Time and cross into the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT).
Delong is within the (574) area code.
The ZIP code for Delong: 46922<3>
Communities Also Named Delong ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 2 communities that are also named Delong - they are located in Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Delong.
Communities near Delong ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Delong.
- Plymouth
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plymouth
- Plymouth is located in Marshall County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 9,953 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Plymouth <4>
- Rochester
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)- 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 <4>
- Knox
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Knox have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knox
- Knox is located in Starke County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,552 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Knox <4>
- Winamac
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winamac
- Winamac is located in Pulaski County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,295 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Winamac <4>
- Bourbon
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bourbon have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bourbon
- Bourbon is located in Marshall County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,746 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bourbon <4>
- North Judson
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Judson have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Judson
- North Judson is located in Starke County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,705 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for North Judson <4>
- Argos
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Argos
- Argos is located in Marshall County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,619 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Argos <4>
- Culver
(5 miles [8 km] to the north) - Mentone
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mentone have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mentone
- Mentone is located in Kosciusko County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 955 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mentone <4>
- Royal Center
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Royal Center have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Royal Center
- Royal Center is located in Cass County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 828 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Royal Center <4>
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 Delong. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Delong.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Delong. 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 Delong.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Delong. See our Newspapers Page for Delong.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Delong ...
Looking for more information about Delong? 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.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Delong, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Delong.
Adding Delong to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Delong 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 Delong was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<6>
From that list, the Delong post office opened in 1884.
We also found Delong in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Delong.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Delong. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Fulton County: www.co.fulton.in.us/
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 Fulton, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Delong - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <3> | 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 Delong). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Delong or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <5> | 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. |
| <6> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |