Ellis, Indiana

Summary

Ellis is an unincorporated community in Stockton Township, Greene County, Indiana.

Ellis, Indiana
Ellis is located in Indiana
Ellis
Ellis
Ellis is located in the United States
Ellis
Ellis
Coordinates: 39°03′49″N 87°13′22″W / 39.06361°N 87.22278°W / 39.06361; -87.22278
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyGreene
TownshipStockton
Elevation545 ft (166 m)
ZIP code
47848
FIPS code18-20818[2]
GNIS feature ID434104[1]

History edit

Ellis was named in honor of William Ellis, a landowner.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ellis, Indiana
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 123. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...named for William Ellis, who donated land for a school here.