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Elrod, Indiana
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 Elrod, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Elrod, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Ripley |
| Township | Washington |
| Elevation | 971 ft (296 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47031
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 434141 |
Elrod is an unincorporated community in Washington Township, Ripley County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
A post office was established at Elrod in 1849, and remained in operation until 1903. George W. Elrod, an early postmaster, gave the community his name.
Geography
Elrod is located at 39°03′17″N 85°09′50″W / 39.05472°N 85.16389°W.
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