Fleener, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Fleener, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Fleener
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Monroe
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Benton
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:39.2825°N -86.4125°W
Elevation Ft:643
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47468
Area Code:812, 930
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-23610[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:434579

Fleener is an unincorporated community in Benton Township, Monroe County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

A post office was established at Fleener in 1886, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1912.[2] The community was named after the Fleener family of settlers, with Isaac N. Fleener serving as postmaster.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  2. Web site: Monroe County . Jim Forte Postal History . June 23, 2017.
  3. Book: Baker, Ronald L.. From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. October 1995. Indiana University Press. 978-0-253-32866-3. 133. ...named for the local Fleener family, with Isaac N. Fleener as postmaster....