Angola

Angola is a city in Steuben County, Indiana, located where U.S. Route 20 and State Road 127 meet. The downtown area contains local shops and businesses, while the historic district displays a mix of buildings from different eras.

The city was founded in 1838 by Thomas Gale and Cornelius Gilmore, named after Angola, New York, the home of many early settlers. It gradually became a regional center in northeastern Indiana over the following decades.

The downtown area reflects buildings from different periods, showing how a typical small American town grew and changed over time. These structures shape the character of the place and reveal the city's gradual development through the decades.

Visitors can find local shops and restaurants in the downtown area and access to public facilities and schools. The city is easy to explore by car and has ample parking available throughout the downtown and surrounding neighborhoods.

A sociologist conducted an extensive research study in the city and referred to it as 'Aton' in his published dissertation. This work contributed to early scholarship about American communities in the social sciences.

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: December 13, 2025 15:12