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Elwren, Indiana
Elwren, Indiana is located in Indiana
Elwren, Indiana
Elwren, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Elwren, Indiana is located in the United States
Elwren, Indiana
Elwren, Indiana
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Indiana
County Monroe
Township Van Buren
Elevation
833 ft (254 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47403
Area code(s) 812, 930
FIPS code 18-21088
GNIS feature ID 434146

Elwren is an unincorporated community in Van Buren Township, Monroe County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

Founded in 1906, Elwren had its start when the railroad was extended to that point. The name is a portmanteau of the names of founding families Eller, Whaley, Baker, and Breedon. A post office was established at Elwren in 1910, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1934.

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