Windom is an unincorporated community in Lost River Township, Martin County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]
Windom, Indiana | |
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 Martin County's location in Indiana | |
  Windom Location in Martin County | |
| Coordinates: 38°34′26″N 86°47′52″W / 38.57389°N 86.79778°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Martin |
| Township | Lost River |
| Elevation | 479 ft (146 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 47581 |
| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 451638[1] |
History edit
A post office was established at Windom in 1892, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1906.[2] The community was named after William Windom, 39th United States Secretary of the Treasury.[3]
References edit
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Windom, Indiana
- ^ "Martin County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved February 2, 2015.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 350. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
The name is for William Windom, secretary of the treasury...
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