Zelma, Indiana
Zelma is an unincorporated community in Pleasant Run Township, Lawrence County, Indiana.
Zelma, Indiana | |
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| Coordinates: 38°56′02″N 86°18′07″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Lawrence |
| Township | Pleasant Run |
| Elevation | 850 ft (260 m) |
| ZIP code | 47436 |
| FIPS code | 18-86336[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 451653 |
History
Zelma was platted on May 23, 1890, by Stephen and James Fountain.[3] Its name honors Zelma Fountain, daughter of a settler.[4]
Geography
Zelma is located at 38°56′02″N 86°18′07″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.
- History of Lawrence and Monroe Counties Indiana. Indianapolis: B. F. Bowen and Company. 1914. p. 206. Retrieved 2013-05-02.
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 357. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...named for Zelma Fountain, one of Stephen Fountain's daughters.
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