Bunker Hill, Washington County, Indiana
| Bunker Hill | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
 Washington County's location in Indiana | |
  Bunker Hill Location of Bunker Hill in Washington County | |
| Coordinates: 38°34′26″N 85°53′41″W / 38.57389°N 85.89472°WCoordinates: 38°34′26″N 85°53′41″W / 38.57389°N 85.89472°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Washington |
| Township | Franklin |
| Elevation[1] | 906 ft (276 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 47165 |
| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 446742 |
Bunker Hill is an unincorporated community in Franklin Township, Washington County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]
History
The name of the community likely commemorates the Battle of Bunker Hill.[3]
Geography
Bunker Hill is located at 38°34′26″N 85°53′41″W / 38.57389°N 85.89472°W.
References
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2016-06-28.
- ↑ "Bunker Hill, Washington County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 82. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
Apparently this village was named for the famous battle.
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