Ormas, Indiana

Ormas is an unincorporated community in Whitley and Noble counties, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]

Ormas, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Ormas
Ormas, as seen in a map of Whitley County
Coordinates: 41°17′43″N 85°32′45″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyWhitley, Noble
TownshipEtna-Troy, Washington
Elevation906 ft (276 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
46725
Area code(s)260
GNIS feature ID450573

History

Ormas was founded in 1856.[3] The community's name honors Ormas Jones, an early settler.[4]

A post office was established at Ormas in 1880, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904.[5]

Geography

Ormas is located at 41°17′43″N 85°32′45″W.

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References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2016-07-06.
  2. "Ormas, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 16, 2017.
  3. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 253. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. This village was laid out on May 9, 1856...
  4. "Profile for Ormas, IN". ePodunk. Retrieved 13 September 2015.
  5. "Whitley County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 13 September 2015.



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