Saluda, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Saluda, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Saluda
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Jefferson
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Saluda
Coordinates:38.6506°N -85.485°W
Elevation Ft:774
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47243
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-67644[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:446878

Saluda is an unincorporated community in Saluda Township, Jefferson County, Indiana.

History

Saluda took its name from Saluda Township.[2] A post office was established at Saluda in 1828, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903.[3]

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  2. 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. 293. ...named for Saluda Township, in which it was located....
  3. Web site: Jefferson County . Jim Forte Postal History . 8 November 2014.