Saint Thomas, Indiana

Saint Thomas is an unincorporated community in Knox County, Indiana, in the United States.[1]

History

A post office was established at Saint Thomas in 1896, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1901.[2] The community took its name from Saint Thomas Church.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Saint Thomas, Indiana
  2. "Knox County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
  3. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 291. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. The name is for Saint Thomas Church...

Coordinates: 38°35′10″N 87°33′44″W / 38.58611°N 87.56222°W / 38.58611; -87.56222


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