Elmdale is an unincorporated community in Coal Creek Township, Montgomery County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

[1] Elmdale was originally known under the name Boston Store.

[3] The name was later changed to Elmdale, likely due to the abundance of elm trees in the area.

[4] A post office was established under the name Boston Store in 1866, was renamed Elmdale in 1882, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905.

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