Miscellaneous InformationVarious Identification Codes ...FIPS Codes ...In a past effort, various federal agencies worked together to create a set of codes with a purpose similar to the GNIS codes. These codes are called the Federal Information Processing Standard (or the FIPS 55 codes). Although they are still used by some organizations, the FIPS codes are obsolete and will ultimately be replaced by the GNIS codes. The following FIPS codes apply to Elon College:
Since the Place and County FIPS codes are not unique and can be repeated in other States, it's necessary to combine the State code with the Place and County FIPS codes to uniquely identify them - for example:
Regional Codes ...For statistical purposes, the US Census Bureau has divided the country into four Regions. Elon College is located in Region #3 (the South Region). In turn, the US Census Bureau has further divided each Region into Divisions. Elon College is located in Division #5 (the South Atlantic Division). The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has created ten Federal Regions. Elon College is located in Region IV (Region 4). The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has created ten Management Regions. Elon College is located in Region IV (Region 4). Referenced FIPS Records ...FIPS Code: 37/21100 (Place Name: Elon College) County: Alamance (FIPS State/County: 37/001) Class: C1 Identifies an incorporated place (ie- Elon College) that does not serve as a primary county division - or in other words, it is included in and is part of a primary county division (ie- Alamance County). GSA Code: 1530 MRF Code: 840 MSA Code: 3120 |
