Welcome to Twelve Mile ...
Twelve Mile is located in Cass County<1>.
The location of Twelve Mile has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Twelve Mile, you might consider that their post office opened in 1851.
Twelve Mile is 790 feet [241 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Twelve Mile lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Note: If you travel west from Twelve Mile (for example, toward Rensselaer), you will leave Eastern Time and cross into the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT).
Twelve Mile is located in the (574) area code.
The ZIP code for Twelve Mile: 46988<4>
Communities Also Named Twelve Mile ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 4 communities that are also named Twelve Mile - they are located in British Columbia, Kansas, Missouri and Oregon.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Twelve Mile.
Communities near Twelve Mile ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Twelve Mile.
- Logansport
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)- 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
(11 miles [17.7 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>
- Rochester
(13 miles [20.9 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>
- Akron
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)- 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
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)- 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
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)- 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>
- Royal Center
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Royal Center have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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 <5>
- Kewanna
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest) - Denver
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)- 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
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)- 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 Twelve Mile. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Twelve Mile.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Twelve Mile. 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 Twelve Mile.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Twelve Mile. See our Newspapers Page for Twelve Mile.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Twelve Mile ...
Looking for more information about Twelve Mile? 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 Twelve Mile, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Twelve Mile.
Adding Twelve Mile to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Twelve Mile 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 Twelve Mile was in the book titled Table of U.S. Post Offices in the United States (Jan. 1851).
We also found Twelve Mile in the book titled List of Post Offices in the United States (1870).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Twelve Mile.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Twelve Mile. 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 Cass, 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 Twelve Mile - 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 Twelve Mile). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Twelve Mile 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. |