Barce, Indiana
Barce is an unincorporated community in Center Township, Benton County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3]
Barce, Indiana | |
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 Benton County's location in Indiana | |
  Barce Location in Benton County | |
| Coordinates: 40°37′15″N 87°16′36″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Benton |
| Township | Center |
| Elevation | 810 ft (250 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 47944 |
| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-03385[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 430485 |
History
A post office was established at Barce in 1897, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1907.[4] The community was named in honor of Lyman Barce.[5]
Geography
Barce is located at 40°37′15″N 87°16′36″W.
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References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "Barce, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved February 29, 2020.
- "Benton County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 August 2014.
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 60. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...and named for Lyman Barce.
Municipalities and communities of Benton County, Indiana, United States | ||
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| Towns | Map of Indiana highlighting Benton County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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