Syria, Indiana

Syria is an unincorporated community in Paoli Township, Orange County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]

Syria, Indiana
Syria
Syria
Coordinates: 38°35′10″N 86°24′06″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyOrange
TownshipPaoli
Elevation686 ft (209 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47454
Area code(s)812, 930
GNIS feature ID451535

History

A post office was established at Syria in 1880, and remained in operation until 1904.[3] The community probably took its name from Syria, in Western Asia.[4]

Geography

Syria is located at 38°35′10″N 86°24′06″W.

References

  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
  2. "Syria, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
  3. "Orange County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
  4. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 319. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...apparently named for the Asian country...


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