Yenne, Indiana
| Yenne | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
 Martin County's location in Indiana | |
  Yenne Location in Martin County | |
| Coordinates: 38°32′51″N 86°47′37″W / 38.54750°N 86.79361°WCoordinates: 38°32′51″N 86°47′37″W / 38.54750°N 86.79361°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Martin |
| Township | Lost River |
| Elevation[1] | 453 ft (138 m) |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| GNIS feature ID | 451649 |
Yenne is an unincorporated community in Lost River Township, Martin County, Indiana.
History
A post office was established at Yenne in 1897, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1906.[2] The community was likely named for Samuel P. Yenne, postmaster of nearby Shoals.[3]
Geography
Yenne is located at 38°32′51″N 86°47′37″W / 38.54750°N 86.79361°W.
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References
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "Martin County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
- ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 355. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
Samuel P. Yenne was the postmaster at Shoals...
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