Windom, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Windom, Indiana
Pushpin Map:USA Indiana Martin County
Pushpin Label:Windom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Martin County
Mapsize:120px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Martin
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Lost River
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:38.5739°N -86.7978°W
Elevation Ft:479
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47581
Area Code:812, 930
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:451638

Windom is an unincorporated community in Lost River Township, Martin County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

A post office was established at Windom in 1892, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1906.[1] The community was named after William Windom, 39th United States Secretary of the Treasury.[2]

References

  1. Web site: Martin County . Jim Forte Postal History . 2 February 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. 350. The name is for William Windom, secretary of the treasury....