Azalia, Indiana
Azalia is an unincorporated community in Sand Creek Township, Bartholomew County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3]
Azalia, Indiana | |
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Bartholomew County's location in Indiana | |
Azalia Location in Bartholomew County | |
Coordinates: 39°05′30″N 85°50′50″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Bartholomew |
Township | Sand Creek |
Elevation | 594 ft (181 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 47232 |
FIPS code | 18-03052[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 430372 |
History
A post office was established at Azalia in 1833, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1934.[4] It was named for the flowering shrub azalea.[5]
Geography
Azalia is located at 39°05′30″N 85°50′50″W.
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References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "Azalia, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
- "Bartholomew County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 August 2014.
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 58. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
The name is for the flower, though apparently it is commendatory rather than descriptive.
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