Yenne is an unincorporated community in Lost River Township, Martin County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]

Yenne, Indiana
Martin County's location in Indiana
Martin County's location in Indiana
Yenne is located in Martin County, Indiana
Yenne
Yenne
Location in Martin County
Coordinates: 38°32′51″N 86°47′37″W / 38.54750°N 86.79361°W / 38.54750; -86.79361
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyMartin
TownshipLost River
Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47581
Area code(s)812, 930
GNIS feature ID451649[1]

History

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A post office was established at Yenne in 1897, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1906.[2] The community was likely named for Samuel P. Yenne, postmaster of nearby Shoals.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Yenne, Indiana
  2. ^ "Martin County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved February 2, 2015.
  3. ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 355. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. Samuel P. Yenne was the postmaster at Shoals...