Ade, Indiana

Ade is an unincorporated community in Washington [Township, Newton County, Indiana|Washington Township], Newton County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

Ade was laid out as a town in 1906. It was named for John Ade, the first recorder of Newton County and the father of George Ade, an American author and playwright. A post office was established at Ade in 1904, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1912.
In 1920, the population was 52. The population was 25 in 1940.