Annapolis, Indiana

Annapolis is an unincorporated community in Penn Township, Parke County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History Annapolis was first settled in 1825 or 1826.Bowen 1913, p. 196. It was platted on February 4, 1837, by settlers William Maris Sr. and John Moulder.Bowen 1913, p. 52. As of 1910, its population was about 200.Bowen 1913, p. 154. It was probably named after Annapolis, Maryland. A post office was established at Annapolis in 1837, and remained in operation until 1905.

Geography Annapolis is located in northwestern Parke County, about north of Bloomingdale and less than one mile west of U.S. Route 41. Its elevation is 646 feet.

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