India, Texas Explained

India is an unincorporated community in Ellis County, Texas, United States. An old variant name was Morgan.

History

The first settlement at India, originally called Morgan, was made in 1853.[1] A post office was established under the name India in 1892, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904.[2] [3]

References

32.525°N -96.6161°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: Tarpley, Fred. 1001 Texas Place Names. 5 July 2010. University of Texas Press. 978-0-292-78693-6. 108.
  2. Web site: Ellis County . Jim Forte Postal History . 16 March 2015.
  3. Web site: India, TX . Texas State Historical Association . 16 March 2015.