Ellis, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Ellis, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Ellis
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Greene
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Stockton
Coordinates:39.0636°N -87.2228°W
Elevation Ft:545
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47848
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-20818[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:434104

Ellis is an unincorporated community in Stockton Township, Greene County, Indiana.

History

Ellis was named in honor of William Ellis, a landowner.[2]

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website . . 2008-01-31 .
  2. Book: Baker, Ronald L.. From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. registration. October 1995. Indiana University Press. 978-0-253-32866-3. 123. ...named for William Ellis, who donated land for a school here..