Nortonburg, Indiana

Nortonburg is an unincorporated community in Flat Rock Township, Bartholomew County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3]

Nortonburg, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Bartholomew County's location in Indiana
Bartholomew County's location in Indiana
Nortonburg is located in Bartholomew County, Indiana
Nortonburg
Nortonburg
Location in Bartholomew County
Coordinates: 39°16′06″N 85°49′24″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyBartholomew
TownshipFlat Rock
Elevation
[1]
692 ft (211 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47246
FIPS code18-55332[2]
GNIS feature ID449703

History

A post office was established at Nortonburg (but spelled Nortonburgh) in 1886, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1912.[4] It was named in honor of the Norton family of settlers.[5]

Geography

Nortonburg is located at 39°16′06″N 85°49′24″W.

References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. "Nortonburg, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved February 23, 2020.
  4. "Bartholomew County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 27, 2014.
  5. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 246. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...this town was named for the local Norton family.


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