London, Indiana

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

History

London was platted in 1852 when the railroad was extended to that point.[2] The community took its name from London, the capital of England.[3] A post office opened at London in 1854, and remained in operation until 1959.[4]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: London, Indiana
  2. ↑ History of Shelby County, Indiana: From the Earliest Time to the Present, with Biographical Sketches, Notes, Etc. Brant & Fuller. 1887. p. 455.
  3. ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 201. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...named for London, England.
  4. ↑ "Shelby County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 4 December 2015.

Coordinates: 39°37′32″N 85°55′13″W / 39.62556°N 85.92028°W / 39.62556; -85.92028

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