Zulu, Indiana

Zulu is an unincorporated community in Jefferson Township, Allen County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]

Zulu, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Zulu
Zulu
Coordinates: 41°02′13″N 84°53′32″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyAllen
TownshipJefferson
Elevation774 ft (236 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
46773
Area code(s)260
GNIS feature ID446497

History

The name Zulu was selected at random from an encyclopedia.[3] A post office was established at Zulu in 1880, and remained in operation until 1904.[4]

Geography

Zulu is located at 41°02′13″N 84°53′32″W on the Lincoln Highway, old U.S. 30.

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References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "Zulu, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved February 16, 2020.
  3. 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. A pin stuck in the book fell on the word Zulu on a page about Africa.
  4. "Allen County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved February 16, 2020.



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