Zelma, Indiana Explained

Official Name:	Zelma, Indiana
Pushpin Map:	Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:	Zelma
Subdivision Type:	Country
Subdivision Name:	United States
Subdivision Type1:	State
Subdivision Name1:	Indiana
Subdivision Type2:	County
Subdivision Name2:	Lawrence
Subdivision Type3:	Township
Subdivision Name3:	Pleasant Run
Coordinates:	38.9339°N -86.3019°W
Elevation Ft:	850
Postal Code Type:	ZIP code
Postal Code:	47436
Blank Name:	FIPS code
Blank Info:	18-86336^[1]
Blank1 Name:	GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:	451653

Zelma is an unincorporated community in Pleasant Run Township, Lawrence County, Indiana.

History

Zelma was platted on May 23, 1890, by Stephen and James Fountain.^[2] Its name honors Zelma Fountain, daughter of a settler.^[3]

References

1. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
2. Book: History of Lawrence and Monroe Counties Indiana . B. F. Bowen and Company . 1914 . Indianapolis . 206 . 2013-05-02.
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. 357. ...named for Zelma Fountain, one of Stephen Fountain's daughters..