Bartonia, Indiana
Bartonia is an unincorporated community in Wayne Township, Randolph County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]
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Coordinates: 40°06′55″N 84°51′04″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Randolph |
Township | Wayne |
Elevation | 1,152 ft (351 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 47390 |
Area code(s) | 765 |
GNIS feature ID | 430552 |
History
Bartonia was platted in 1849 by Edward Barton, and named for him.[3] A post office was established at Bartonia in 1852, and remained in operation until 1903.[4]
Geography
Bartonia is located at 40°06′55″N 84°51′04″W.
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2017-03-05.
- "Bartonia, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 27, 2017.
- Tucker, E. (1882). History of Randolph County, Indiana: With Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of Some of Its Prominent Men and Pioneers : to which are Appended Maps of Its Several Townships. A.L. Klingman. p. 426.
- "Randolph County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 1 November 2015.
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