Elwren, Indiana facts for kids
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Elwren, Indiana
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 Elwren, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Elwren, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Monroe |
| Township | Van Buren |
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47403
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| FIPS code | 18-21088 |
| GNIS feature ID | 434146 |
Elwren is a small, unincorporated community located in Monroe County, Indiana, in the United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. It's part of a larger township.
History of Elwren
Elwren began its story in 1906. The community started to grow when a railroad line was built and extended to this spot. Back then, railroads were super important for travel and moving goods.
How Elwren Got Its Name
The name "Elwren" is quite unique! It's a "portmanteau," which means it's a word made by blending parts of other words. In this case, "Elwren" was created by combining parts of the names of the families who helped found the community. These families were Eller, Whaley, Baker, and Breedon.
Elwren's Post Office
For a while, Elwren even had its own post office. It opened in 1910, helping people send and receive mail. However, the post office eventually closed down in 1934.
