Ormas, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Ormas, Indiana
Pushpin Map:USA Indiana Whitley County
Pushpin Label:Ormas
Pushpin Map Caption:Ormas, as seen in a map of Whitley County
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Whitley, Noble
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Etna-Troy, Washington
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:41.2953°N -85.5458°W
Elevation Footnotes:[1]
Elevation M:276
Elevation Ft:906
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:46725
Area Code:260
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:450573

Ormas is an unincorporated community in Whitley and Noble counties, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]

History

Ormas was founded in 1856.[3] The community's name honors Ormas Jones, an early settler.[4]

A post office was established at Ormas in 1880, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904.[5]

Geography

Ormas is located at 41.2953°N -85.5458°W.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2016-07-06. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25.
  2. Web site: [{{GNIS3|450573}} Ormas, Indiana ]. . . July 16, 2017.
  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. 253. This village was laid out on May 9, 1856....
  4. Web site: Profile for Ormas, IN . . 13 September 2015.
  5. Web site: Whitley County . Jim Forte Postal History . 13 September 2015.