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.

[3] Southwest lies southwest of the county seat, hence the name.

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

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