Burnsville, Indiana
Burnsville is an unincorporated community in Rock Creek Township, Bartholomew County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3]
Burnsville, Indiana | |
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Bartholomew County's location in Indiana | |
Burnsville Location in Bartholomew County | |
Coordinates: 39°10′22″N 85°44′25″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Bartholomew |
Township | Rock Creek |
Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 47203 |
FIPS code | 18-09406[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 431858 |
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
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "Burnsville, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
- 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...
- Bulletin of the United States Geological Survey. U.S. Government Printing Office. 1902. p. 55.
- "Bartholomew County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 August 2014.
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