Bear Branch, Indiana

Bear Branch is an unincorporated community in Pike Township, Ohio County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]

Bear Branch, Indiana
Unincorporated Community
Bear Branch is located in Indiana
Bear Branch
Bear Branch
Bear Branch is located in the United States
Bear Branch
Bear Branch
Coordinates: 38°54′46″N 85°04′30″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyOhio
TownshipPike
Elevation
[1]
873 ft (266 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
47018
Area codes812, 930
GNIS feature ID449617

History

Bear Branch was founded in 1845.[3] A post office was established at Bear Branch in 1849, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1937.[4]

Geography

Bear Branch is located at 38°54′46″N 85°04′30″W.

References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved August 26, 2016.
  2. "Bear Branch, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved May 2, 2017.
  3. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 61. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...was laid out in 1845 by Jonathan Cole...
  4. "Ohio County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 9, 2015.


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