Southwest, Indiana

Southwest, Indiana
Unincorporated community
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Coordinates: 41°32′12″N 85°56′38″W / 41.53667°N 85.94389°W / 41.53667; -85.94389Coordinates: 41°32′12″N 85°56′38″W / 41.53667°N 85.94389°W / 41.53667; -85.94389
Country	United States
State	Indiana
County	Elkhart
Township	Harrison
Elevation	856 ft (261 m)
ZIP code	46526
FIPS code	18-71594
GNIS feature ID	443890

Southwest is an unincorporated community in Harrison Township, Elkhart County, Indiana.

A post office opened in Southwest in 1854, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1901. Southwest lies southwest of the county seat, hence the name.

In 1905, Southwest contained a general store, a brick schoolhouse, three churches, and a dozen families.

Southwest is located at 41°32′12″N 85°56′38″W / 41.53667°N 85.94389°W / 41.53667; -85.94389.

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