Meltzer, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Meltzer, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Meltzer
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Shelby
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Liberty
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:39.5192°N -85.6683°W
Elevation Footnotes:[1]
Elevation M:260
Elevation Ft:853
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:46176
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:438977

Meltzer is an unincorporated community in Liberty Township, Shelby County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]

History

A post office was established at Meltzer in 1880, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905.[3] The community has the name of a family of settlers.[4]

Geography

Meltzer is located at 39.5192°N -85.6683°W.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2008-01-31. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25.
  2. Web site: [{{GNIS3|438977}} Meltzer, Indiana ]. . . July 31, 2017.
  3. Web site: Shelby County . Jim Forte Postal History . 4 December 2015.
  4. 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. 215. ...named for the local Meltzer family....