Houston, Indiana

Houston is an unincorporated community in Salt Creek Township, Jackson County, Indiana.

Houston, Indiana
Houston
Houston
Coordinates: 39°00′59″N 86°11′27″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyJackson
TownshipSalt Creek
Elevation
594 ft (181 m)
ZIP code
47264
FIPS code18-34870[1]
GNIS feature ID451069[2]

History

A post office was established at Houston in 1850, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1911.[3] Houston was laid out in 1853, and named for Leonard Houston, a pioneer settler.[4]

Geography

Houston is located at 39°00′59″N 86°11′27″W.

References


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