Barce, Indiana
| Barce | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
 Benton County's location in Indiana | |
  Barce Location in Benton County | |
| Coordinates: 40°37′15″N 87°16′36″W / 40.62083°N 87.27667°WCoordinates: 40°37′15″N 87°16′36″W / 40.62083°N 87.27667°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Benton |
| Township | Center |
| Elevation | 810 ft (250 m) |
| ZIP code | 47944 |
| FIPS code | 18-03385[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 430485[2] |
Barce is an unincorporated community in Center Township, Benton County, Indiana.
History
A post office was established at Barce in 1897, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1907.[3] The community was named in honor of Lyman Barce.[4]
Geography
Barce is located at 40°37′15″N 87°16′36″W / 40.62083°N 87.27667°W.
References
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "Barce, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
- ↑ "Benton County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 August 2014.
- ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 60. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...and named for Lyman Barce.
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