Brunerstown, Indiana
Brunerstown, Indiana | |
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![]() ![]() Brunerstown | |
Coordinates: 39°39′09″N 86°59′54″W / 39.65250°N 86.99833°WCoordinates: 39°39′09″N 86°59′54″W / 39.65250°N 86.99833°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Putnam |
Township | Madison |
Elevation | 814 ft (248 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 46135 |
Area code(s) | 765 |
GNIS feature ID | 431667 |
Brunerstown is an unincorporated community in Madison Township, Putnam County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]
History[]
Brunerstown was founded in 1837 by Joseph Bruner, and named for him.[3] A post office was established at Brunerstown in 1839, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1859.[4]
Geography[]
Brunerstown is located at 39°39′09″N 86°59′54″W / 39.65250°N 86.99833°W.
References[]
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
- ^ "Brunerstown, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 16, 2017.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 79. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
This town was named for Joseph Bruner, who laid it out in 1837.
- ^ "Putnam County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 1 November 2015.
Categories:
- Unincorporated communities in Putnam County, Indiana
- Unincorporated communities in Indiana
- Indianapolis-Anderson-Columbus geography stubs