Fleming, Indiana

Fleming
Unincorporated community
Fleming
Coordinates: 38°58′25″N 85°48′23″W / 38.97361°N 85.80639°W / 38.97361; -85.80639Coordinates: 38°58′25″N 85°48′23″W / 38.97361°N 85.80639°W / 38.97361; -85.80639
Country United States
State Indiana
County Jackson
Township Redding
Elevation 584 ft (178 m)
ZIP code 47274
FIPS code 18-23620[1]
GNIS feature ID 434582[2]

Fleming is an unincorporated community in Redding Township, Jackson County, Indiana.

History

Fleming had its start by the building of the railroad through that territory.[3] A post office was established at Fleming in 1892, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904.[4]

Geography

Fleming is located at 38°58′25″N 85°48′23″W / 38.97361°N 85.80639°W / 38.97361; -85.80639.

References

  1. "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "Fleming, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
  3. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 133. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. This community developed as a railroad station.
  4. "Jackson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 October 2014.


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