Southwest, Indiana Explained

Southwest, Indiana should not be confused with Southwestern Indiana.

Official Name:Southwest, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Southwest
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Elkhart
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Harrison
Coordinates:41.5367°N -85.9439°W
Elevation Ft:856
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:46526
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-71594[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:443890

Southwest is an unincorporated community in Harrison Township, Elkhart County, Indiana.

History

A post office opened in Southwest in 1854, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1901.[2] Southwest lies southwest of the county seat, hence the name.[3]

In 1905, Southwest contained a general store, a brick schoolhouse, three churches, and a dozen families.[4]

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  2. Web site: Elkhart County . Jim Forte Postal History . 4 September 2014.
  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. 307. ...for it is located southwest of Goshen....
  4. Book: A Twentieth Century History and Biographical Record of Elkhart County, Indiana . Lewis Publishing Company . Deahl, Anthony . 1905 . 129.