Fleming, Indiana

Fleming
Unincorporated community
Fleming Fleming
Coordinates: 38°58′25″N 85°48′23″W / 38.97361°N 85.80639°WCoordinates: 38°58′25″N 85°48′23″W / 38.97361°N 85.80639°W
Country	United States
State	Indiana
County	Jackson
Township	Redding
Elevation	584 ft (178 m)
ZIP code	47274
FIPS code	18-23620[1]
GNIS feature ID	434582[2]

Fleming is an unincorporated community in Redding Township, Jackson County, Indiana.

History

Fleming had its start by the building of the railroad through that territory.^[3] A post office was established at Fleming in 1892, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904.^[4]

Geography

Fleming is located at 38°58′25″N 85°48′23″W / 38.97361°N 85.80639°W.

References

1. "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
2. "Fleming, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
3. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 133. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. This community developed as a railroad station.
4. "Jackson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 October 2014.