Aroma is an unincorporated community in White River Township, Hamilton County, Indiana.
Aroma, Indiana | |
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| Coordinates: 40°11′58″N 85°52′27″W / 40.19944°N 85.87417°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Hamilton |
| Township | White River |
| Elevation | 830 ft (250 m) |
| ZIP code | 46031 |
| FIPS code | 18-02242[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 430277[1] |
History edit
Aroma was named in the 19th century by William P. Haworth, who kept a small store there.[3] Aroma was a descriptive name, perhaps for the scent of fresh-cut hay.[4][5] A post office was established at Aroma in 1870, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902.[6]
References edit
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Aroma, Indiana
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ Haines, John F. (1915). History of Hamilton County, Indiana: Her People, Industries And Institutions, Volume 1. B.F. Bowen & Co. p. 261.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 54. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
Allegedly the village was named for pleasant odors...
- ^ "Indiana". The Milwaukee Journal. July 22, 1989. pp. 4G. Retrieved June 7, 2015.
- ^ "Hamilton County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 17, 2014.
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