South Milford, Indiana

South Milford
Unincorporated community
South Milford
South Milford
Coordinates: 41°31′57″N 85°16′20″W / 41.53250°N 85.27222°W / 41.53250; -85.27222Coordinates: 41°31′57″N 85°16′20″W / 41.53250°N 85.27222°W / 41.53250; -85.27222
Country United States
State Indiana
County LaGrange
Township Milford
Elevation[1] 978 ft (298 m)
ZIP code 46786
FIPS code 18-71396[2]
GNIS feature ID 443831

South Milford is an unincorporated community in Milford Township, LaGrange County, Indiana.

History

South Milford was laid out in 1856.[3] South Milford lies in the southern part of Milford Township, hence the name.[4]

Geography

South Milford is located at 41°31′57″N 85°16′20″W / 41.53250°N 85.27222°W / 41.53250; -85.27222.

References

  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. Counties of LaGrange and Noble, Indiana: Historical and Biographical. F.A. Battey & Company. 1882. pp. 254–255.
  4. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 306. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...locational, since the village is located in southern Milford Township.


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