London, Indiana
London is an unincorporated community in Shelby County, Indiana|Moral Township], Shelby [County, Indiana|Shelby County], in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
London was platted in 1852 when the railroad was extended to that point. The community took its name from London, the capital of England. A post office was established at London in 1854, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1959.On September 9, 1969, Allegheny Airlines [Flight 853] on a Boston – Baltimore – Cincinnati – Indianapolis – St. Louis route, collided in midair with a Piper Cherokee during its descent over Fairland, Indiana in Shelby County. The McDonnell [Douglas DC-9-31] crashed into a cornfield near London, killing all 78 passengers and 4 crew members on board. The student pilot who was flying the Cherokee was also killed.