Bowman, Indiana

Bowman is an unincorporated community in Pike County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]

History

A post office was established at Bowman in 1888, and remained in operation until 1901.[2] The community's name honors Jonathan Bowman, an early settler.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bowman, Indiana
  2. "Pike County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 5 October 2015.
  3. 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...

Coordinates: 38°29′47″N 87°20′49″W / 38.49639°N 87.34694°W / 38.49639; -87.34694

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