Meltzer, Indiana
Meltzer is an unincorporated community in Liberty Township, Shelby County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
A post office was established at Meltzer in 1880, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905. The community has the name of a family of settlers.
Geography
Meltzer is located at 39°31′09″N 85°40′06″W / 39.51917°N 85.66833°W.
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Meltzer, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 31, 2017.
- ^ "Shelby County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 4, 2015.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 215. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...named for the local Meltzer family...
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