Chelsea, Indiana

Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Chelsea is an unincorporated community in Saluda Township, Jefferson County, Indiana.

Elevation787 ft (240 m)
FIPS code18-12250[2]
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Chelsea, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Chelsea is located in Indiana
Chelsea
Chelsea
Chelsea is located in the United States
Chelsea
Chelsea
Coordinates: 38°39′02″N 85°31′30″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyJefferson
TownshipSaluda
Elevation787 ft (240 m)
ZIP code
47138
FIPS code18-12250[2]
GNIS feature ID432440[1]
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History

A post office was established at Chelsea in 1883, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903.[3] The community was likely named directly or indirectly after Chelsea, London.[4]

Chelsea was hit by a tornado on March 2, 2012, in which three people died. A fourth fatality occurred about one mile away in Paynesville.[5]

Geography

Chelsea is located on Indiana 62, between New Washington and Hanover.[5]

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