Colburn, Indiana


Colburn is a small unincorporated census-designated place in northeastern Washington Township, Tippecanoe County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
It is part of the Lafayette, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Colburn was originally called Chapmanville.
A post office was established at Colburn in 1860, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1988.

Geography

Colburn is located at 40°31'07" North, 86°42'51" West in Washington Township, at an elevation of 662 feet. Nearby communities include Lafayette, Delphi, Buck Creek and Americus.

Demographics