Bramble, Indiana

Bramble is an unincorporated community in Perry Township, Martin County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3]

Bramble, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Martin County's location in Indiana
Bramble
Location in Martin County
Coordinates: 38°46′44″N 86°54′34″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyMartin
TownshipPerry
Elevation587 ft (179 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47553
Area code(s)812, 930
FIPS code18-07048[2]
GNIS feature ID446879

History

A post office was established at Bramble in 1879, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1906.[4] The community was named for the original owner of the town site.[5]

Geography

Bramble is located at 38°46′44″N 86°54′34″W.

References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2017-05-09.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "Bramble, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
  4. "Martin County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
  5. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 74. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...named for local landowners.


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