Old Bargersville, Indiana

Old Bargersville
Unincorporated community
Old Bargersville
Coordinates: 39°31′03″N 86°09′21″W / 39.51750°N 86.15583°W / 39.51750; -86.15583Coordinates: 39°31′03″N 86°09′21″W / 39.51750°N 86.15583°W / 39.51750; -86.15583
Country United States
State Indiana
County Johnson
Township Union
Elevation[1] 827 ft (252 m)
ZIP code 46131
FIPS code 18-56250[2]
GNIS feature ID 440531

Old Bargersville is an unincorporated community in Union Township, Johnson County, Indiana.

History

This community was platted as Bargersville in 1850 by Jefferson Barger, and named for him.[3] When Bargersville, Indiana, was established, the town's name was changed to Old Bargersville.[4]

Geography

Old Bargersville is located at 39°31′03″N 86°09′21″W / 39.51750°N 86.15583°W / 39.51750; -86.15583.

References

  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. Branigin, Elba L. (1913). History of Johnson County, Indiana. B. F. Bowen & Company. p. 549.
  4. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 250. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...now is called Old Bargersville to distinguish it...


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