Samaria, Indiana
| Samaria | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Samaria | |
| Coordinates: 39°24′14″N 86°11′11″W / 39.40389°N 86.18639°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Johnson |
| Township | Hensley |
| Elevation[1] | 801 ft (244 m) |
| ZIP code | 46181 |
| FIPS code | 18-67680[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 442947 |
Samaria is an unincorporated community in Hensley Township, Johnson County, Indiana.
History
Samaria was originally called Newburg, and under the latter name was platted in 1852.[3] The name was officially changed to Samaria in 1869.[3] The community was named after the ancient city of Samaria.[4]
Geography
Samaria is located at 39°24′14″N 86°11′11″W / 39.40389°N 86.18639°W.
References
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- 1 2 Branigin, Elba L. (1913). History of Johnson County, Indiana. B. F. Bowen & Company. p. 549.
- ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 293. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
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