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Chelsea, Indiana

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

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

CountryUnited States
Elevation787 ft (240 m)
FIPS code18-12250[2]
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Chelsea, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Chelsea is located in Indiana
Chelsea
Chelsea
Location within Indiana
Chelsea is located in the United States
Chelsea
Chelsea
Location within the United States
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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