Barce, Indiana

Barce is an unincorporated community in Center Township, Benton County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3]

Barce, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Benton County's location in Indiana
Barce
Location in Benton County
Coordinates: 40°37′15″N 87°16′36″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyBenton
TownshipCenter
Elevation810 ft (250 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47944
Area code(s)765
FIPS code18-03385[2]
GNIS feature ID430485

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
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "Barce, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved February 29, 2020.
  4. "Benton County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 August 2014.
  5. 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.



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