Zenas, Indiana

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Zenas, Indiana
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Coordinates: 39°07′12″N85°28′30″W / 39.12000°N 85.47500°W / 39.12000; -85.47500 Coordinates: 39°07′12″N85°28′30″W / 39.12000°N 85.47500°W / 39.12000; -85.47500
Country United States
State Indiana
County Jennings
Township Columbia
Elevation
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787 ft (240 m)
ZIP code
47223
FIPS code 18-86354 [2]
GNIS feature ID 446431

Zenas is an unincorporated community in Columbia Township, Jennings County, Indiana.

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History

Zenas was platted in 1837, and was likely named after a figure in the Epistle to Titus. [3] A post office was established at Zenas in 1839, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1911. [4]

Geography

Zenas is located at 39°07′12″N85°28′30″W / 39.12000°N 85.47500°W / 39.12000; -85.47500 .

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References

  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. Jennings Co. Historical Society (1999). Jennings Co., Indiana - Pictorial. Turner Publishing Company. p. 58.
  4. "Jennings County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 9 November 2014.