Ormas, Indiana
Ormas is an unincorporated community in Whitley and Noble counties, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
Ormas was founded in 1856. The community's name honors Ormas Jones, an early settler.
A post office was established at Ormas in 1880, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904.
Geography
Ormas is located at 41°17′43″N 85°32′45″W / 41.29528°N 85.54583°W.
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved July 6, 2016.
- ^ "Ormas, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 16, 2017.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 253. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
This village was laid out on May 9, 1856...
- ^ "Profile for Ormas, IN". ePodunk. Retrieved September 13, 2015.
- ^ "Whitley County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 13, 2015.
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