South Martin, Indiana

South Martin
Unincorporated community

Martin County's location in Indiana
South Martin

Location in Martin County

Coordinates: 38°32′40″N 86°52′27″W / 38.54444°N 86.87417°W / 38.54444; -86.87417Coordinates: 38°32′40″N 86°52′27″W / 38.54444°N 86.87417°W / 38.54444; -86.87417
Country United States
State Indiana
County Martin
Township Rutherford
Elevation[1] 653 ft (199 m)
ZIP code 47553
FIPS code 18-71385[2]
GNIS feature ID 451485

South Martin is an unincorporated community in Rutherford Township, Martin County, Indiana.

History

A post office was established at South Martin in 1861, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903.[3] South Martin lies in southern Martin County, hence the name.[4]

Geography

South Martin is located at 38°32′40″N 86°52′27″W / 38.54444°N 86.87417°W / 38.54444; -86.87417.

References

  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "Martin County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
  4. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 306. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. The name is locational, for the village is located in southern part of Martin County.


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