Old Bargersville, Indiana

Old Bargersville is an unincorporated community in Union Township, Johnson County, Indiana.

Old Bargersville, Indiana
Old Bargersville
Old Bargersville
Coordinates: 39°31′03″N 86°09′21″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyJohnson
TownshipUnion
Elevation827 ft (252 m)
ZIP code
46131
FIPS code18-56250[2]
GNIS feature ID440531

History

This community was platted as Bargersville in 1850 by Jefferson Barger, and named for him.[3] When Bargersville, Indiana, was established, the town's name was changed to Old Bargersville.[4]

Geography

Old Bargersville is located at 39°31′03″N 86°09′21″W.

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. Branigin, Elba L. (1913). History of Johnson County, Indiana. B. F. Bowen & Company. pp. 549.
  4. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 250. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...now is called Old Bargersville to distinguish it...



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