Bryantsville, Indiana

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

Bryantsville, Indiana
Unincorporated community
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.

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References
  1. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "Bryantsville, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
  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 8 December 2015. Retrieved 31 December 2014.



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