Burnsville, Indiana

Burnsville is an unincorporated community in Rock Creek Township, Bartholomew County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3]

Burnsville, Indiana
Bartholomew County's location in Indiana
Burnsville
Location in Bartholomew County
Coordinates: 39°10′22″N 85°44′25″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyBartholomew
TownshipRock Creek
Elevation686 ft (209 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47203
FIPS code18-09406[2]
GNIS feature ID431858

History

Burnsville was founded in 1845.[4] It was named for its founder, Brice Burns.[5] Burnsville had a post office between 1852 and 1903.[6]

Geography

Burnsville is located at 39°10′22″N 85°44′25″W.

References

  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "Burnsville, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
  4. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 83. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. This village was platted in 1845 by Brice Burns...
  5. Bulletin of the United States Geological Survey. U.S. Government Printing Office. 1902. p. 55.
  6. "Bartholomew County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 August 2014.


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