Zenas, Indiana

Zenas is an unincorporated community in Columbia Township, Jennings County, Indiana.

Zenas, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Zenas is located in Indiana
Zenas
Zenas
Zenas is located in the United States
Zenas
Zenas
Coordinates: 39°07′12″N 85°28′30″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyJennings
TownshipColumbia
Elevation
[1]
787 ft (240 m)
ZIP code
47223
FIPS code18-86354[2]
GNIS feature ID446431

History

Zenas was platted in 1837, and was likely named after a figure in the Epistle to Titus.[3] A post office was established at Zenas in 1839, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1911.[4]

Geography

Zenas is located at 39°07′12″N 85°28′30″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. Jennings Co. Historical Society (1999). Jennings Co., Indiana - Pictorial. Turner Publishing Company. p. 58.
  4. "Jennings County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 9, 2014.


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