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
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
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyVigo
TownshipPierson
Elevation600 ft (183 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47866
Area code(s)812, 930
GNIS feature ID431150

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

  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2016-07-13.
  2. "Blackhawk, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved August 6, 2017.
  3. "Vigo County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 13, 2016.


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