Romona, Indiana facts for kids
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Romona, Indiana
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 Romona, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Romona, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Owen |
| Township | Washington |
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47460
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 442273 |
Romona is a small, unincorporated community located in Owen County, Indiana, in the United States. An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town. Instead, it's usually part of a larger county or township. Romona is specifically found within Washington Township.
The Story of Romona's Name
Romona started out with a different name, Brintonville. It was founded in 1819 by a person named Adam Brinton. Later, in the 1880s, the community changed its name to Romona. This new name came from a popular book called Ramona, written by Helen Hunt Jackson.
A special office for sending mail, called a post office, was opened in Romona in 1886. This post office helped people send and receive letters and packages for many years. It stayed open until 1936.
Where is Romona Located?
Romona is in the state of Indiana. You can find its exact spot on a map using these coordinates: 39°19′38″N 86°43′48″W / 39.32722°N 86.73000°W. This means it's at 39 degrees, 19 minutes, and 38 seconds North latitude, and 86 degrees, 43 minutes, and 48 seconds West longitude.
