Elrod, Indiana
Elrod is an unincorporated community in Washington Township, Ripley County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
A post office was established at Elrod in 1849, and remained in operation until 1903. George W. Elrod, an early postmaster, gave the community his name.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Elrod, Indiana
- ^ "Ripley County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 1, 2015.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 125. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...the first postmaster was George W. Elrod.