South Martin, Indiana

South Martin is an unincorporated community in Rutherford Township, Martin County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3]

South Martin, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Martin County's location in Indiana
South Martin
Location in Martin County
Coordinates: 38°32′40″N 86°52′27″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyMartin
TownshipRutherford
Elevation653 ft (199 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47553
Area code(s)812, 930
FIPS code18-71385[2]
GNIS feature ID451485

History

A post office was established at South Martin in 1861, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903.[4] The community lies in southern Martin County, hence the name.[5]

Geography

South Martin is located at 38°32′40″N 86°52′27″W.

References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "South Martin, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2017-06-26.
  4. "Martin County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
  5. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 306. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. The name is locational, for the village is located in southern part of Martin County.



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