Heilman, Indiana

Heilman is an unincorporated community in Warrick County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]

History

A post office was established at Heilman in 1881, and remained in operation until 1903.[2] Heilman was named after a local family of settlers.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Heilman, Indiana
  2. "Warrick County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 3 October 2015.
  3. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 161. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. The name is for the Heilman family...

Coordinates: 38°09′27″N 87°05′25″W / 38.15750°N 87.09028°W / 38.15750; -87.09028


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