Fleming, Indiana

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

Fleming, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Fleming is located in Indiana
Fleming
Fleming
Fleming is located in the United States
Fleming
Fleming
Coordinates: 38°58′25″N 85°48′23″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyJackson
TownshipRedding
Elevation
584 ft (178 m)
ZIP code
47274
FIPS code18-23620[1]
GNIS feature ID434582[2]

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.

References
  1. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. "Fleming, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved October 17, 2009.
  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. Archived from the original on October 19, 2014. Retrieved October 19, 2014.


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