Blackhawk, Indiana
Blackhawk is an unincorporated community in Pierson Township, Vigo County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2] The nearest official town is Riley. Blackhawk has one listing on the National Register of Historical Places in Vigo County, the Frank Senour Round Barn, built in 1905.
Blackhawk, Indiana | |
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 The Frank Senour Round Barn | |
 Vigo County's location in Indiana | |
  Blackhawk Vigo County's location in Indiana | |
| Coordinates: 39°18′32″N 87°18′01″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Vigo |
| Township | Pierson |
| Elevation | 600 ft (183 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 47866 |
| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 431150 |
History
A post office was established at Blackhawk in 1901, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1927.[3]
Geography
Blackhawk is located at 39°18′32″N 87°18′01″W at an elevation of 600 feet.
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2016-07-13.
- "Blackhawk, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved August 6, 2017.
- "Vigo County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 13, 2016.
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| City | Map of Indiana highlighting Vigo County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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