Aroma, Indiana

Aroma
Unincorporated community
Aroma
Coordinates: 40°11′58″N 85°52′27″W / 40.19944°N 85.87417°WCoordinates: 40°11′58″N 85°52′27″W / 40.19944°N 85.87417°W
Country United States
State Indiana
County Hamilton
Township White River
Elevation 833 ft (254 m)
ZIP code 46031
FIPS code 18-02242[1]
GNIS feature ID 430277[2]

Aroma is an unincorporated community in White River Township, Hamilton County, Indiana.

History

Aroma was named in the 19th century by William P. Haworth, who kept a small store there.[3] Aroma was a descriptive name, perhaps for the scent of fresh flowers or hay.[4][5] A post office was established at Aroma in 1870, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902.[6]

Geography

Aroma is located at 40°11′58″N 85°52′27″W / 40.19944°N 85.87417°W.

References

  1. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ↑ "Aroma, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
  3. ↑ Haines, John F. (1915). History of Hamilton County, Indiana: Her People, Industries And Institutions, Volume 1. B.F. Bowen & Co. p. 261.
  4. ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 54. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. Allegedly the village was named for pleasant odors...
  5. ↑ "Profile for Aroma, Indiana". ePodunk. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
  6. ↑ "Hamilton County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 17 September 2014.