Orange, Indiana

Orange is an unincorporated community in Orange Township, Fayette County, Indiana, United States.

Orange, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Orange
Orange
Coordinates: 39°35′03″N 85°17′57″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyFayette
TownshipOrange
Elevation
[1]
1,099 ft (335 m)
ZIP code
46133
FIPS code18-56718[2]
GNIS feature ID440676

History

Orange was platted in 1824.[3] It took its name from Orange Township.[4] A post office was established at Orange in 1826, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1908.[5]

Geography

Orange is located at 39°35′03″N 85°17′57″W.

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. Barrows, Frederic Irving (1917). History of Fayette County, Indiana: Her People, Industries and Institutions. Bowen, B. F. p. 260.
  4. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 252. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...called Orange, for the township in which it was located...
  5. "Fayette County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
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