Blakesburg, Indiana
Blakesburg is an unincorporated community in Russell Township, Putnam County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]
Blakesburg, Indiana | |
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| Coordinates: 39°48′26″N 86°54′36″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Putnam |
| Township | Russell |
| Elevation | 781 ft (238 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 46172 |
| Area code(s) | 765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 452150 |
History
A post office was established at Blakesburg in 1828, and remained in operation until 1839.[3] The community was named after an early settler named Blake.[4]
Geography
Blakesburg is located at 39°48′26″N 86°54′36″W.
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
- "Blakesburg, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2017-03-31.
- "Putnam County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 31, 2017.
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 68. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
Blakesburg was named for a man named Blake...
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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