Ellis, Indiana

For the unincorporated community in Steuben County, see Ellis, Steuben County, Indiana.
Ellis
Unincorporated community
Ellis
Ellis
Coordinates: 39°03′49″N 87°13′22″W / 39.06361°N 87.22278°W / 39.06361; -87.22278Coordinates: 39°03′49″N 87°13′22″W / 39.06361°N 87.22278°W / 39.06361; -87.22278
Country United States
State Indiana
County Greene
Township Stockton
Elevation 545 ft (166 m)
ZIP code 47848
FIPS code 18-20818[1]
GNIS feature ID 434104[2]

Ellis is an unincorporated community in Stockton Township, Greene County, Indiana.

History

Ellis was named in honor of William Ellis, a landowner.[3]

Geography

Ellis is located at 39°03′49″N 87°13′22″W / 39.06361°N 87.22278°W / 39.06361; -87.22278.

References

  1. "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "Ellis, 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. 123. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...named for William Ellis, who donated land for a school here.


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