Syria, Indiana
Syria is an unincorporated community in Paoli Township, Orange County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
A post office was established at Syria in 1880, and remained in operation until 1904. The community probably took its name from Syria, in Western Asia.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Syria, Indiana
- ^ "Orange County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 19, 2015.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 319. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...apparently named for the Asian country...
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