Bramble, Indiana
Bramble is an unincorporated community in Perry Township, Martin County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]
Bramble, Indiana | |
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Bramble Location in Martin County | |
Coordinates: 38°46′44″N 86°54′34″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Martin |
Township | Perry |
Elevation | 587 ft (179 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 47553 |
Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
FIPS code | 18-07048[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 446879[1] |
History
A post office was established at Bramble in 1879, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1906.[3] The community was named for the original owner of the town site.[4]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bramble, Indiana
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- "Martin County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved February 2, 2015.
- 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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