Elwren, Indiana
Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
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Elwren is an unincorporated community in Van Buren Township, Monroe County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]
Elwren, Indiana | |
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  Elwren Location within Indiana  Elwren Location within the United States | |
| Coordinates: 39°06′31″N 86°40′11″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Monroe |
| Township | Van Buren |
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 47403 |
| Area codes | 812, 930 |
| FIPS code | 18-21088[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 434146[1] |
History
Founded in 1906,[3] Elwren had its start when the railroad was extended to that point.[4] The name is a portmanteau of the names of founding families Eller, Whaley, Baker, and Breedon.[5] A post office was established at Elwren in 1910, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1934.[6]
