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Windom, Indiana

Coordinates: 38°34′26″N 86°47′52″W / 38.57389°N 86.79778°W / 38.57389; -86.79778
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Windom, Indiana
Martin County's location in Indiana
Martin County's location in Indiana
Windom is located in Martin County, Indiana
Windom
Windom
Location in Martin County
Coordinates: 38°34′26″N 86°47′52″W / 38.57389°N 86.79778°W / 38.57389; -86.79778
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyMartin
TownshipLost River
Elevation479 ft (146 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47581
Area code(s)812, 930
GNIS feature ID451638[1]

Windom is an unincorporated community in Lost River Township, Martin County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]

History

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A post office was established at Windom in 1892, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1906.[2] The community was named after William Windom, 39th United States Secretary of the Treasury.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Windom, Indiana
  2. ^ "Martin County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved February 2, 2015.
  3. ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 350. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. The name is for William Windom, secretary of the treasury...