Waterford Mills, Indiana

Waterford Mills is an unincorporated community in Elkhart Township, Elkhart County, Indiana.

Waterford Mills, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Waterford Mills
Waterford Mills
Coordinates: 41°32′35″N 85°49′50″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyElkhart
TownshipElkhart
Elevation804 ft (245 m)
ZIP code
46526
FIPS code18-81260[2]
GNIS feature ID445538

History

A gristmill was built on the east side of the Elkhart River in 1833, and the village that grew around it was called Waterford.[3] A post office called Waterford Mills was established in 1853, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904.[4]

Geography

Waterford Mills is located at 41°32′35″N 85°49′50″W.

References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. History of Elkhart County, Indiana. Chas. C. Chapman Co. 1881. pp. 919.
  4. "Elkhart County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 4 September 2014.



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