Nortonburg, Indiana
| Nortonburg | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
 Bartholomew County's location in Indiana | |
  Nortonburg Location in Bartholomew County | |
| Coordinates: 39°16′06″N 85°49′24″W / 39.26833°N 85.82333°WCoordinates: 39°16′06″N 85°49′24″W / 39.26833°N 85.82333°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Bartholomew |
| Township | Flat Rock |
| Elevation | 692 ft (211 m) |
| ZIP code | 47246 |
| FIPS code | 18-55332[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 449703[2] |
Nortonburg is an unincorporated community in Flat Rock Township, Bartholomew County, Indiana.
History
A post office was established at Nortonburg (but spelled Nortonburgh) in 1886, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1912.[3] It was named in honor of the Norton family of settlers.[4]
Geography
Nortonburg is located at 39°16′06″N 85°49′24″W / 39.26833°N 85.82333°W.
References
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "Nortonburg, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
- ↑ "Bartholomew County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 August 2014.
- ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 246. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...this town was named for the local Norton family.
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