Samaria, Indiana

Samaria is an unincorporated community in Hensley Township, Johnson County, Indiana.

Samaria, Indiana
Samaria
Samaria
Coordinates: 39°24′14″N 86°11′11″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyJohnson
TownshipHensley
Elevation801 ft (244 m)
ZIP code
46181
FIPS code18-67680[2]
GNIS feature ID442947

History

Samaria was originally called Newburg and was platted as Newburg in 1852.[3] The name was officially changed to Samaria in 1869.[3] The community was named after the ancient city of Samaria.[4]

Geography

Samaria is located at 39°24′14″N 86°11′11″W.

References

  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. Branigin, Elba L. (1913). History of Johnson County, Indiana. B. F. Bowen & Company. p. 549.
  4. 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.


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