Saluda, Indiana

Saluda
Unincorporated community
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Coordinates: 38°39′02″N 85°29′06″W / 38.65056°N 85.48500°W / 38.65056; -85.48500Coordinates: 38°39′02″N 85°29′06″W / 38.65056°N 85.48500°W / 38.65056; -85.48500
Country	United States
State	Indiana
County	Jefferson
Township	Saluda
Elevation[1]	771 ft (235 m)
ZIP code	47243
FIPS code	18-67644[2]
GNIS feature ID	446878

Saluda is an unincorporated community in Saluda Township, Jefferson County, Indiana.

History

Saluda took its name from Saluda Township.^[3] A post office was established at Saluda in 1828, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903.^[4]

Geography

Saluda is located at 38°39′02″N 85°29′06″W / 38.65056°N 85.48500°W / 38.65056; -85.48500.

References

1. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31. 
2. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31. 
3. ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 293. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...named for Saluda Township, in which it was located... 
4. ↑ "Jefferson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 8 November 2014.