Elliston, Indiana
Elliston is an unincorporated community in Fairplay Township, Greene County, Indiana, United States.[1]
Elliston, Indiana | |
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| Coordinates: 39°01′37″N 86°58′10″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Greene |
| Township | Fairplay |
| 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
- "Elliston". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- 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.
- "Greene County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 13 September 2014. Retrieved 3 September 2014.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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