Zelma, Indiana

Zelma is an unincorporated community in Pleasant Run Township, Lawrence County, Indiana.

Zelma, Indiana
Zelma
Zelma
Coordinates: 38°56′02″N 86°18′07″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyLawrence
TownshipPleasant Run
Elevation850 ft (260 m)
ZIP code
47436
FIPS code18-86336[2]
GNIS feature ID451653

History

Zelma was platted on May 23, 1890, by Stephen and James Fountain.[3] Its name honors Zelma Fountain, daughter of a settler.[4]

Geography

Zelma is located at 38°56′02″N 86°18′07″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. History of Lawrence and Monroe Counties Indiana. Indianapolis: B. F. Bowen and Company. 1914. p. 206. Retrieved 2013-05-02.
  4. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 357. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...named for Zelma Fountain, one of Stephen Fountain's daughters.


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