South Martin, Indiana
South Martin is an unincorporated community in Rutherford Township, Martin County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
A post office was established at South Martin in 1861, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903. The community lies in southern Martin County, hence the name.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: South Martin, Indiana
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "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. 306. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
The name is locational, for the village is located in southern part of Martin County.