Angola, County seat in Steuben County, Indiana, United States
Angola extends across 6.4 square miles at the intersection of U.S. Route 20 and State Road 127, featuring an established downtown district with local businesses.
The city originated in 1838 when Thomas Gale and Cornelius Gilmore founded the settlement, naming it after Angola, New York, where many initial settlers came from.
The National Register of Historic Places includes the Angola Commercial Historic District, which demonstrates the architectural evolution of the city through different periods.
The Metropolitan School District of Steuben County operates multiple educational facilities in Angola, with Trine University providing higher education opportunities for students.
Sociologist Newell LeRoy Sims conducted an extensive research study of Angola in 1912, referring to the city as 'Aton' in his published dissertation.
Location: Steuben County
Inception: June 28, 1838
Elevation above the sea: 324 m
Website: http://angolain.org
GPS coordinates: 41.63694,-85.00083
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:12
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