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Azalia, Indiana
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Bartholomew County's location in Indiana
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 Azalia, Indiana
Location in Bartholomew County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Bartholomew |
| Township | Sand Creek |
| Elevation | 594 ft (181 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47232
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| FIPS code | 18-03052 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2830308 |
Azalia is an unincorporated community in Sand Creek Township, Bartholomew County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
Officially platted on April 1, 1831, a post office was established at Azalia in 1833 and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1934. It was named for the flowering shrub azalea.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 120 | — | |
| 1870 | 91 | −24.2% | |
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Azalia last appeared in the U.S. Census as a separately-returned community in 1870, when it had a reported population of 91 residents.
Notable people
- Mary Chawner Woody (1846-1928), philanthropist and educator
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