Edna Mills, Indiana facts for kids
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Edna Mills
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Along State Road 26 in Edna Mills
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 Edna Mills, Indiana
Location in Clinton County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Clinton |
| Township | Ross |
| Named for | Edna Kellenbarger |
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| ZIP code |
46065
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| FIPS code | 18-20440 |
| GNIS feature ID | 434027 |
Edna Mills is a small place in Indiana, USA. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. It's located in Ross Township, which is part of Clinton County.
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A Look Back: The History of Edna Mills
How Edna Mills Got Its Name
In 1913, a book about Clinton County said Edna Mills was a "pleasant village." It also shared how the community got its name.
People who lived there a long time ago said that when the area first got a post office, a man named Mr. Kellenbarger owned a mill there. He decided to name the place "Edna" to honor his wife.
The "Blackberry" Nickname
For a while, the area was also jokingly called "Blackberry." This funny nickname came from a blacksmith named Michaels. He had a shop in Edna Mills. His favorite drink was blackberry brandy, so "Blackberry" became a well-known feature of the place.
The Post Office in Edna Mills
A post office was opened in Edna Mills in 1861. It helped people send and receive mail for many years. However, the post office eventually closed down in 1905.
