Zenas, Indiana
Zenas | |
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Unincorporated community | |
Zenas Zenas | |
Coordinates: 39°07′12″N 85°28′30″W / 39.12000°N 85.47500°WCoordinates: 39°07′12″N 85°28′30″W / 39.12000°N 85.47500°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Jennings |
Township | Columbia |
Elevation[1] | 787 ft (240 m) |
ZIP code | 47223 |
FIPS code | 18-86354[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 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.[3] A post office was established at Zenas in 1839, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1911.[4]
Geography
Zenas is located at 39°07′12″N 85°28′30″W / 39.12000°N 85.47500°W.
References
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on September 11, 2013. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ Jennings Co. Historical Society (1999). Jennings Co., Indiana - Pictorial. Turner Publishing Company. p. 58.
- ↑ "Jennings County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
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