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Azalia is an unincorporated community in Sand Creek Township, Bartholomew County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3]

Azalia, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Bartholomew County's location in Indiana
Azalia
Location in Bartholomew County
Coordinates: 39°05′30″N 85°50′50″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyBartholomew
TownshipSand Creek
Elevation
[1]
594 ft (181 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47232
FIPS code18-03052[2]
GNIS feature ID430372

History


Officially platted on April 1, 1831,[4] a post office was established at Azalia in 1833 and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1934.[5] It was named for the flowering shrub azalea.[6]


Geography


Azalia is located at 39°05′30″N 85°50′50″W.


Demographics


Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1860120—
187091−24.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

Azalia last appeared in the U.S. Census as a separately-returned community in 1870, when it had a reported population of 91 residents.


References


  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "Azalia, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
  4. Wellman, Keith (5 August 1970). "Azalia Takes Quiet Pride in Long History". The Republic. Columbus, IN. p. 16. Retrieved 20 May 2021 – via AIM Media.
  5. "Bartholomew County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 August 2014.
  6. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 58. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. The name is for the flower, though apparently it is commendatory rather than descriptive.
  7. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved May 20, 2021.


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