Waterford Mills, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Waterford Mills, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Waterford Mills
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Elkhart
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Elkhart
Timezone:Eastern Time
Coordinates:41.5431°N -85.8306°W
Elevation Ft:804
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:46526
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-81260[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:445538

Waterford Mills is an unincorporated community in Elkhart Township, Elkhart County, Indiana, USA.

History

A gristmill was built on the east side of the Elkhart River in 1833, and the village that grew around it was called Waterford.[2] A post office called Waterford Mills was established in 1853 and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904.[3]

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  2. Book: History of Elkhart County, Indiana . Chas. C. Chapman Co. . 1881 . 919.
  3. Web site: Elkhart County . Jim Forte Postal History . 4 September 2014.