Southwest, Indiana
Not to be confused with Southwestern Indiana.
| Southwest, Indiana | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Southwest | |
| Coordinates: 41°32′12″N 85°56′38″W / 41.53667°N 85.94389°WCoordinates: 41°32′12″N 85°56′38″W / 41.53667°N 85.94389°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Elkhart |
| Township | Harrison |
| Elevation[1] | 856 ft (261 m) |
| ZIP code | 46526 |
| FIPS code | 18-71594[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 443890 |
Southwest is an unincorporated community in Harrison Township, Elkhart County, Indiana.
History
A post office opened in Southwest in 1854, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1901.[3] Southwest lies southwest of the county seat, hence the name.[4]
In 1905, Southwest contained a general store, a brick schoolhouse, three churches, and a dozen families.[5]
Geography
Southwest is located at 41°32′12″N 85°56′38″W / 41.53667°N 85.94389°W.
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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.
- ↑ "Elkhart County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
- ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 307. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...for it is located southwest of Goshen...
- ↑ Deahl, Anthony (1905). A Twentieth Century History and Biographical Record of Elkhart County, Indiana. Lewis Publishing Company. p. 129.
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