South Martin, Indiana facts for kids
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South Martin, Indiana
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Martin County's location in Indiana
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 South Martin, Indiana
Location in Martin County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Martin |
| Township | Rutherford |
| Elevation | 650 ft (200 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47553
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| FIPS code | 18-71385 |
| GNIS feature ID | 451485 |
South Martin is a small, unincorporated community located in Rutherford Township, within Martin County, Indiana. An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town. Instead, it's usually governed by the county. South Martin is found in the U.S. state of Indiana.
South Martin's Past
South Martin got its name because it's located in the southern part of Martin County, Indiana. A post office was opened in South Martin in 1861. This means people could send and receive mail right there in their community. The post office served the area for many years, but it eventually closed down in 1903.
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