Bowman, Indiana
Bowman is an unincorporated community in Madison Township, Pike County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]
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Coordinates: 38°29′47″N 87°20′49″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Pike |
Township | Madison |
Elevation | 518 ft (158 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 47567 |
Area code(s) | 812 |
GNIS feature ID | 430070 |
History
A post office was established at Bowman in 1888, and remained in operation until 1901.[3] The community's name honors Jonathan Bowman, an early settler.[4]
Geography
Bowman is located at 38°29′47″N 87°20′49″W.
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bowman, Indiana
- "Pike County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 5 October 2015. Retrieved 5 October 2015.
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 73. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...named for Jonathan Bowman, who settled this area...
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