Zenas, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Zenas, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Zenas
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Jennings
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Columbia
Coordinates:39.12°N -85.475°W
Elevation Ft:781
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47223
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-86354[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:446431

Zenas is an unincorporated community in Columbia Township, Jennings County, Indiana.

History

Zenas was platted in 1837, and was likely named after a figure in the Epistle to Titus.[2] A post office was established at Zenas in 1839, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1911.[3]

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website . . 2008-01-31 .
  2. Book: Jennings Co., Indiana - Pictorial . Turner Publishing Company . Jennings Co. Historical Society . 1999 . 58.
  3. Web site: Jennings County . Jim Forte Postal History . 9 November 2014.