Brewersville, Indiana

Brewersville is an unincorporated community in Sand Creek Township, Jennings County, Indiana.

Brewersville, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Brewersville is located in Indiana
Brewersville
Brewersville
Brewersville is located in the United States
Brewersville
Brewersville
Coordinates: 39°05′04″N 85°36′42″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyJennings
TownshipSand Creek
Elevation
699 ft (213 m)
ZIP code
47265
FIPS code18-07444[1]
GNIS feature ID431498[2]

History

Brewersville was founded in 1837 by Jacob Brewer, and named for him.[3] A post office was established at Brewersville in 1844, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1931.[4]

Geography

Brewersville is located at 39°05′04″N 85°36′42″W.

References
  1. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. "Brewersville, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved October 10, 2009.
  3. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 75. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. This village was named for Jacob Brewer, who laid it out on September 1, 1837.
  4. "Jennings County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 9, 2014.


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