Old Bargersville, Indiana

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

Old Bargersville, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Old Bargersville is located in Indiana
Old Bargersville
Old Bargersville
Old Bargersville is located in the United States
Old Bargersville
Old Bargersville
Coordinates: 39°31′03″N 86°09′21″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyJohnson
TownshipUnion
Elevation
[1]
827 ft (252 m)
ZIP code
46131
FIPS code18-56250[2]
GNIS feature ID440531

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.

References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. Branigin, Elba L. (1913). History of Johnson County, Indiana. B. F. Bowen & Company. pp. 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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