County Jefferson ZIP code 47138 Elevation 240 m | State Indiana FIPS code 18-12250 Local time Friday 9:01 PM | |
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Chelsea is an unincorporated community in Saluda Township, Jefferson County, Indiana.
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Map of Chelsea, Saluda Township, IN 47138, USA
Geography
Chelsea is located at 38°39′02″N 85°31′30″W. It is located on Indiana 62, between New Washington and Hanover.
History
A post office was established at Chelsea in 1883, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903. The community was likely named directly or indirectly after Chelsea, London.
Chelsea was hit by a tornado on March 2, 2012, in which three people died. A fourth fatality occurred about one mile away in Paynesville.
References
Chelsea, Indiana Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA