Fleming, Indiana

Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
38°58′25″N 85°48′23″W / 38.97361°N 85.80639°W / 38.97361; -85.80639CountryUnited StatesStateIndianaCountyJacksonTownshipReddingElevation584 ft (178 m)ZIP code
47274
FIPS code18-23620[2]GNIS feature ID434582[1]

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]

References

  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fleming, Indiana
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  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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