Waterford Mills, Indiana
Waterford Mills is an unincorporated community in Elkhart Township, Elkhart County, Indiana.
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Coordinates: 41°32′35″N 85°49′50″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Elkhart |
Township | Elkhart |
Elevation | 804 ft (245 m) |
ZIP code | 46526 |
FIPS code | 18-81260[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 445538 |
History
A gristmill was built on the east side of the Elkhart River in 1833, and the village that grew around it was called Waterford.[3] A post office called Waterford Mills was established in 1853, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904.[4]
Geography
Waterford Mills is located at 41°32′35″N 85°49′50″W.
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- History of Elkhart County, Indiana. Chas. C. Chapman Co. 1881. pp. 919.
- "Elkhart County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
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