Saluda, Indiana

Saluda is an unincorporated community in Saluda Township, Jefferson County, Indiana.

Saluda, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Saluda is located in Indiana
Saluda
Saluda
Saluda is located in the United States
Saluda
Saluda
Coordinates: 38°39′02″N 85°29′06″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyJefferson
TownshipSaluda
Elevation
[1]
771 ft (235 m)
ZIP code
47243
FIPS code18-67644[2]
GNIS feature ID446878

History

Saluda took its name from Saluda Township.[3] A post office was established at Saluda in 1828, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903.[4]

Geography

Saluda is located at 38°39′02″N 85°29′06″W.

References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 293. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...named for Saluda Township, in which it was located...
  4. "Jefferson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 8, 2014.


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