Ellis, Indiana

Ellis is an unincorporated community in Stockton Township, Greene County, Indiana.

Ellis, Indiana
Ellis
Ellis
Coordinates: 39°03′49″N 87°13′22″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyGreene
TownshipStockton
Elevation
545 ft (166 m)
ZIP code
47848
FIPS code18-20818[1]
GNIS feature ID434104[2]

History

Ellis was named in honor of William Ellis, a landowner.[3]

Geography

Ellis is located at 39°03′49″N 87°13′22″W.

References

  1. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "Ellis, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
  3. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 123. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...named for William Ellis, who donated land for a school here.


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