Greene, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Greene, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Greene
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Jay
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Greene
Coordinates:40.4083°N -85.1°W
Elevation Ft:919
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-29455[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:435433

Greene is an unincorporated community in Greene Township, Jay County, Indiana.

History

A post office was established at Greene in 1862, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1900.[2] The community was named from Greene Township.[3]

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website . . 2008-01-31 .
  2. Web site: Jay County . Jim Forte Postal History . 1 November 2014.
  3. 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. 150. ...named for the township in which it is located..