Zelma, Indiana

Zelma is an unincorporated community in Pleasant Run Township, Lawrence County, Indiana.

Zelma, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Zelma is located in Indiana
Zelma
Zelma
Zelma is located in the United States
Zelma
Zelma
Coordinates: 38°56′02″N 86°18′07″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyLawrence
TownshipPleasant Run
Elevation
[1]
850 ft (260 m)
ZIP code
47436
FIPS code18-86336[2]
GNIS feature ID451653

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.

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. History of Lawrence and Monroe Counties Indiana. Indianapolis: B. F. Bowen and Company. 1914. p. 206. Retrieved May 2, 2013.
  4. 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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