Syria, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Syria, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Syria
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Orange
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Paoli
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:38.5861°N -86.4017°W
Elevation Ft:686
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47454
Area Code:812, 930
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:451535

Syria is an unincorporated community in Paoli Township, Orange County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

A post office was established at Syria in 1880, and remained in operation until 1904.[1] The community probably took its name from Syria, in Western Asia.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Orange County . Jim Forte Postal History . 19 September 2015.
  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. 319. ...apparently named for the Asian country....