Elwren, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Elwren, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Elwren
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Monroe
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Van Buren
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:39.1086°N -86.6697°W
Elevation Ft:833
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47403
Area Code:812, 930
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-21088[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:434146

Elwren is an unincorporated community in Van Buren Township, Monroe County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

Founded in 1906,[2] Elwren had its start when the railroad was extended to that point.[3] The name is a portmanteau of the names of founding families Eller, Whaley, Baker, and Breedon.[4] A post office was established at Elwren in 1910, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1934.[5]

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website . . 2008-01-31 .
  2. Book: Cavinder, Fred D.. More Amazing Tales from Indiana. registration. 2003. Indiana University Press. 0-253-21653-2. 19.
  3. Book: Rund. Christopher. Frailey. Fred W.. Powell. Eric. The Indiana Rail Road Company: America's New Regional Railroad. 2012. Indiana University Press. 0-253-35695-4. 245.
  4. 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. 125. ...named for them: Eller, Whaley, Baker, and Breeden..
  5. Web site: Monroe County . Jim Forte Postal History . 5 September 2015.