Windom, Indiana

Windom is an unincorporated community in Lost River Township, Martin County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]

Windom, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Martin County's location in Indiana
Windom
Location in Martin County
Coordinates: 38°34′26″N 86°47′52″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyMartin
TownshipLost River
Elevation472 ft (144 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47581
Area code(s)812, 930
GNIS feature ID451638

History

A post office was established at Windom in 1892, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1906.[3] The community was named after William Windom, 39th United States Secretary of the Treasury.[4]

Geography

Windom is located at 38°34′26″N 86°47′52″W.

References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "Windom, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2017-06-26.
  3. "Martin County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
  4. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 350. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. The name is for William Windom, secretary of the treasury...


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