South Martin, Indiana
Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
38°32′40″N 86°52′27″W / 38.54444°N 86.87417°W / 38.54444; -86.87417[1]
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South Martin is an unincorporated community in Rutherford Township, Martin County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]
History
A post office was established at South Martin in 1861, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903.[3] The community lies in southern Martin County, hence the name.[4]
References
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: South Martin, Indiana
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Martin County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved February 2, 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.
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Municipalities and communities of Martin County, Indiana, United States
County seat: Shoals
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