Welcome to Leiters Ford ...
Leiters Ford is located in Fulton County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Leiters Ford, you might get a feel for it by knowing that during our research the earliest mention that we found (so far) was in a book dated 1895.
A typical abbreviation for Leiters Ford: Leiters Frd.
See our Genealogy Helper Page for Leiters Ford for more information about variations on the name of Leiters Ford.
Leiters Ford is 740 feet [226 m] above sea level.<2>.
Time Zone: Leiters Ford lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Note: If you travel west from Leiters Ford (for example, toward Wheatfield), you will leave Eastern Time and cross into the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT).
The area code for Leiters Ford: (574)
The ZIP code for Leiters Ford: 46945<3>
Communities near Leiters Ford ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Leiters Ford.
- 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
(9 miles [14.5 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
(16 miles [25.7 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
(12 miles [19.3 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
(18 miles [29 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>
- Argos
(10 miles [16.1 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
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the north) - Akron
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Akron have been provided by the GNIS.<5> 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 <4>
- Mentone
(18 miles [29 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
(18 miles [29 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 Leiters Ford. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Leiters Ford.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Leiters Ford. 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 Leiters Ford.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Leiters Ford. See our Newspapers Page for Leiters Ford.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Leiters Ford ...
Looking for more information about Leiters Ford? 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 Leiters Ford, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Leiters Ford.
Adding Leiters Ford to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Leiters Ford 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 Leiters Ford was in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
We also found Leiters Ford on a map (with an unknown title) dated 1908.
For more details, see References and Mentions for Leiters Ford.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Leiters Ford. 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 Leiters Ford - 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 Leiters Ford). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Leiters Ford 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. |