Fleming, Indiana

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Fleming, Indiana
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Fleming
Coordinates: 38°58′25″N85°48′23″W / 38.97361°N 85.80639°W / 38.97361; -85.80639
Country United States
State Indiana
County Jackson
Township Redding
Elevation
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584 ft (178 m)
ZIP code
47274
FIPS code 18-23620 [2]
GNIS feature ID434582 [1]

Fleming is an unincorporated community in Redding Township, Jackson County, Indiana.

History

Fleming had its start by the building of the railroad through that territory. [3] A post office was established at Fleming in 1892, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904. [4]

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References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fleming, Indiana
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History . Indiana University Press. p.  133. ISBN   978-0-253-32866-3. This community developed as a railroad station.
  4. "Jackson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on October 19, 2014. Retrieved October 19, 2014.