South Martin, Indiana
South Martin, Indiana | |
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![]() 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°WCoordinates: 38°32′40″N 86°52′27″W / 38.54444°N 86.87417°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Martin |
Township | Rutherford |
Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 47553 |
Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
FIPS code | 18-71385[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 451485 |
South Martin is an unincorporated community in Rutherford Township, Martin County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3]
History[]
A post office was established at South Martin in 1861, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903.[4] The community lies in southern Martin County, hence the name.[5]
Geography[]
South Martin is located at 38°32′40″N 86°52′27″W / 38.54444°N 86.87417°W.
References[]
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "South Martin, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2017-06-26.
- ^ "Martin County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
- ^ 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.
Categories:
- Unincorporated communities in Martin County, Indiana
- Unincorporated communities in Indiana
- 1861 establishments in Indiana
- Southwestern Indiana geography stubs