Bear Branch, Indiana
Bear Branch is an unincorporated community in Pike Township, Ohio County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]
Bear Branch, Indiana | |
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| Coordinates: 38°54′46″N 85°04′30″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Ohio |
| Township | Pike |
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 47018 |
| Area codes | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 449617 |
History
Bear Branch was founded in 1845.[3] A post office was established at Bear Branch in 1849, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1937.[4]
Geography
Bear Branch is located at 38°54′46″N 85°04′30″W.
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2016-08-26.
- "Bear Branch, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2017-05-02.
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 61. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...was laid out in 1845 by Jonathan Cole...
- "Ohio County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 9 September 2015.
Municipalities and communities of Ohio County, Indiana, United States | ||
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| City |  Map of Indiana highlighting Ohio County | |
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