Samaria, Indiana
Samaria, Indiana | |
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Coordinates: 39°24′14″N 86°11′11″W / 39.40389°N 86.18639°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Johnson |
Township | Hensley |
Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
ZIP code | 46181 |
FIPS code | 18-67680[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 442947 |
Samaria is an unincorporated community in Hensley Township, Johnson County, Indiana.
History
Samaria was originally called Newburg and was platted as Newburg in 1852.[3] The name was officially changed to Samaria in 1869.[3] The community was named after the ancient city of Samaria.[4]
Geography
Samaria is located at 39°24′14″N 86°11′11″W / 39.40389°N 86.18639°W.
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ a b Branigin, Elba L. (1913). History of Johnson County, Indiana. B. F. Bowen & Company. p. 549.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 293. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.