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
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Windom, Indiana
- ^ "Martin County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved February 2, 2015.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 350. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
The name is for William Windom, secretary of the treasury...
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