Zenas, Indiana
Zenas is an unincorporated community in Columbia Township, Jennings County, Indiana.
Zenas, Indiana | |
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  Zenas  Zenas | |
| Coordinates: 39°07′12″N 85°28′30″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jennings |
| Township | Columbia |
| Elevation | 787 ft (240 m) |
| ZIP code | 47223 |
| FIPS code | 18-86354[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 446431 |
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″N 85°28′30″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.
- Jennings Co. Historical Society (1999). Jennings Co., Indiana - Pictorial. Turner Publishing Company. p. 58.
- "Jennings County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
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| City |  Map of Indiana highlighting Jennings County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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