Zulu, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Zulu, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Zulu
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Allen
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Jefferson
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:41.0368°N -84.9008°W
Elevation Footnotes:[1]
Elevation Ft:774
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:46773
Area Code:260
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:446497

Zulu is an unincorporated town in Jefferson Township, Allen County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]

History

The name Zulu was selected at random from an encyclopedia.[3] A post office was established at Zulu in 1880, and remained in operation until 1904.[4]

References

  1. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2008-01-31. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25.
  2. Web site: [{{GNIS3|446497}} Zulu, Indiana ]. . . February 16, 2020.
  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. A pin stuck in the book fell on the word Zulu on a page about Africa..
  4. Web site: Allen County . Jim Forte Postal History . February 16, 2020.