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Elrod, Indiana
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 Elrod, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Elrod, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Ripley |
| Township | Washington |
| Elevation | 968 ft (295 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47031
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2830513 |
Elrod is a small community in Indiana, a state in the United States. It's not a big city or town with its own government. Instead, it's known as an unincorporated community. Elrod is located in Ripley County, within an area called Washington Township.
History of Elrod
Elrod got its name from a person named George W. Elrod. He was one of the first postmasters in the area. A post office was opened in Elrod in 1849. This office helped people send and receive mail for many years. It stayed open until 1903.
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