Sanders, Indiana
| Sanders | |
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| Unincorporated community | |
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Former Hays Market store | |
  Sanders  Sanders | |
| Coordinates: 39°04′47″N 86°30′48″W / 39.07972°N 86.51333°WCoordinates: 39°04′47″N 86°30′48″W / 39.07972°N 86.51333°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Monroe |
| Township | Perry |
| Elevation[1] | 741 ft (226 m) |
| ZIP code | 47401 |
| FIPS code | 18-67806[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 442994 |
Sanders is an unincorporated community in Perry Township, Monroe County, Indiana.
Geography
Sanders is located at 39°04′47″N 86°30′48″W / 39.07972°N 86.51333°W.
History
Sanders was originally known as Limestone, and under the latter name was platted in 1892.[3] A post office was established under the name Sanders in 1893, and remained in operation until 1912.[4]
References
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ History of Lawrence and Monroe Counties, Indiana: Their People, Industries, and Institutions. B.F. Bowen. 1914. p. 436.
- ↑ "Monroe County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 5 September 2015.
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