Bryantsville, Indiana

Bryantsville is an unincorporated community in Spice Valley Township, Lawrence County, Indiana.

Bryantsville, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Bryantsville is located in Indiana
Bryantsville
Bryantsville
Bryantsville is located in the United States
Bryantsville
Bryantsville
Coordinates: 38°46′07″N 86°34′23″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyLawrence
TownshipSpice Valley
Elevation
600 ft (200 m)
ZIP code
47446
FIPS code18-08740[1]
GNIS feature ID450725[2]

History

Bryantsville was platted in 1835.[3] It was named in honor of Robert Bryant, a pioneer settler.[4] A post office was established at Bryantsville in 1846, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905.[5]

Geography

Bryantsville is located at 38°46′07″N 86°34′23″W.

References
  1. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. "Bryantsville, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved October 10, 2009.
  3. History of Lawrence and Monroe Counties, Indiana: Their People, Industries, and Institutions. B.F. Bowen. 1914. pp. 53.
  4. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 79. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...Robert Bryant, a local pioneer farmer.
  5. "Lawrence County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on December 8, 2015. Retrieved December 31, 2014.


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