Orange, Indiana Explained

Official Name:	Orange, Indiana
Pushpin Map:	Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:	Orange
Subdivision Type:	Country
Subdivision Name:	United States
Subdivision Type1:	State
Subdivision Name1:	Indiana
Subdivision Type2:	County
Subdivision Name2:	Fayette
Subdivision Type3:	Township
Subdivision Name3:	Orange
Coordinates:	39.5842°N -85.2992°W
Elevation Ft:	1102
Postal Code Type:	ZIP code
Postal Code:	46133
Blank Name:	FIPS code
Blank Info:	18-56718^[1]
Blank1 Name:	GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:	440676

Orange is an unincorporated community in Orange Township, Fayette County, Indiana, United States.

History

Orange was platted in 1824.^[2] It took its name from Orange Township.^[3] A post office was established at Orange in 1826, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1908.^[4]

References

1. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
2. Book: History of Fayette County, Indiana: Her People, Industries and Institutions . Bowen, B. F. . Barrows, Frederic Irving . 1917 . 260.
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. 252. ...called Orange, for the township in which it was located....
4. Web site: Fayette County . Jim Forte Postal History . 4 September 2014.