Elliston, Indiana
| Elliston | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Elliston | |
| Coordinates: 39°01′37″N 86°58′10″W / 39.02694°N 86.96944°WCoordinates: 39°01′37″N 86°58′10″W / 39.02694°N 86.96944°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Greene |
| Township | Fairplay |
| Elevation | 513 ft (156 m) |
| ZIP code | 47424 |
Elliston is an unincorporated community in Fairplay Township, Greene County, Indiana, United States.[1]
History
Elliston was named for Mr. Ellis, a pioneer.[2] A post office was established at Elliston in 1885, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1910.[3]
Geography
It is located on the west side of the White River.
References
- ↑ "Elliston". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 124. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...and named for an early settler named Ellis.
- ↑ "Greene County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 3 September 2014.
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