Syria, Indiana
Syria is an unincorporated community in Orange County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]
History
A post office was established at Syria in 1880, and remained in operation until 1904.[2] The community probably took its name from Syria, in Western Asia.[3] Locals, however, pronounce the name "sorry" or "sigh-ree," as opposed to the traditional pronunciation of the country.
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Syria, Indiana
- ↑ "Orange County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
- ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 319. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...apparently named for the Asian country...
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Coordinates: 38°35′10″N 86°24′06″W / 38.58611°N 86.40167°W
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