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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 | 840 ft (256 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 an unincorporated community in Van Buren Township, Monroe County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
Founded in 1906, Elwren had its start when the railroad was extended to that point. The name is a portmanteau of the names of founding families Eller, Whaley, Baker, and Breedon. A post office was established at Elwren in 1910, and remained in operation until 1934.
Geography
Elwren is located at 39°06′31″N 86°40′11″W / 39.10861°N 86.66972°W.
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