Bullocktown, Indiana

Bullocktown is an unincorporated community in Warrick County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

An old variant name is Bullock.[1] A post office was established under the name Bullock in 1892, and remained in operation until 1903.[2] John A. Bullock served as an early postmaster, and gave the community his name.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bullocktown, Indiana
  2. "Warrick County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 3 October 2015.
  3. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 81. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. John A. Bullock was the first postmaster.

Coordinates: 37°58′29″N 87°13′22″W / 37.97472°N 87.22278°W / 37.97472; -87.22278


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