Elliston, Indiana

Elliston is an unincorporated community in Fairplay Township, Greene County, Indiana, United States.[1]

Elliston, Indiana
Elliston
Elliston
Coordinates: 39°01′37″N 86°58′10″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyGreene
TownshipFairplay
Elevation
513 ft (156 m)
ZIP code
47424

History

Elliston was named for Mr. Ellis, a pioneer.[2] A post office was established at Elliston in 1885, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1910.[3]

Geography

It is located on the west side of the White River.

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References

  1. "Elliston". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 124. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...and named for an early settler named Ellis.
  3. "Greene County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 13 September 2014. Retrieved 3 September 2014.
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