Aroma, Indiana

Aroma is an unincorporated community in White River Township, Hamilton County, Indiana.

Aroma, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Aroma is located in Indiana
Aroma
Aroma
Aroma is located in the United States
Aroma
Aroma
Coordinates: 40°11′58″N 85°52′27″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyHamilton
TownshipWhite River
Elevation
833 ft (254 m)
ZIP code
46031
FIPS code18-02242[1]
GNIS feature ID430277[2]

History

Aroma was named in the 19th century by William P. Haworth, who kept a small store there.[3] Aroma was a descriptive name, perhaps for the scent of fresh-cut hay.[4][5] A post office was established at Aroma in 1870, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902.[6]

Geography

Aroma is located at 40°11′58″N 85°52′27″W.

References
  1. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. "Aroma, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved October 10, 2009.
  3. Haines, John F. (1915). History of Hamilton County, Indiana: Her People, Industries And Institutions, Volume 1. B.F. Bowen & Co. p. 261.
  4. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 54. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. Allegedly the village was named for pleasant odors...
  5. "Indiana". The Milwaukee Journal. July 22, 1989. pp. 4G. Retrieved June 7, 2015.
  6. "Hamilton County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 17, 2014.


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