Zulu, Indiana
Zulu is an unincorporated community in Jefferson Township, Allen County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]
Zulu, Indiana | |
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  Zulu  Zulu | |
| Coordinates: 41°02′13″N 84°53′32″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Allen |
| Township | Jefferson |
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 46773 |
| Area code(s) | 260 |
| GNIS feature ID | 446497 |
History
The name Zulu was selected at random from an encyclopedia.[3] A post office was established at Zulu in 1880, and remained in operation until 1904.[4]
Geography
Zulu is located at 41°02′13″N 84°53′32″W on the Lincoln Highway, old U.S. 30.
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "Zulu, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved February 16, 2020.
- 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.
A pin stuck in the book fell on the word Zulu on a page about Africa.
- "Allen County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved February 16, 2020.
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| Cities |  Map of Indiana highlighting Allen County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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