Newbern, Indiana

Newbern is an unincorporated community in Clifty Township, Bartholomew County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3]

Newbern, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Bartholomew County's location in Indiana
Newbern
Location in Bartholomew County
Coordinates: 39°14′07″N 85°45′03″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyBartholomew
TownshipClifty
Elevation682 ft (208 m)
ZIP code
47203
FIPS code18-52506[2]
GNIS feature ID440135

History

A post office was established at Newbern in 1833, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1901.[4] Newbern was named after New Bern, North Carolina, the native home of an early settler.[5]

Geography

Newbern is located at 39°14′07″N 85°45′03″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. "Newbern, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved February 23, 2020.
  4. "Bartholomew County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 August 2014.
  5. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 235. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...and named for New Bern, North Carolina, Davis's home.


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