Windom, Indiana

Coordinates: 38°34′26″N 86°47′52″W / 38.57389°N 86.79778°W / 38.57389; -86.79778
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Windom, Indiana
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GNIS feature ID451638[1]

Windom is an unincorporated community in Lost River Township, Martin County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]

History

A post office was established at Windom in 1892, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1906.[2] The community was named after William Windom, 39th United States Secretary of the Treasury.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Windom, Indiana
  2. ^ "Martin County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved February 2, 2015.
  3. . The name is for William Windom, secretary of the treasury...