Blakesburg, Indiana
Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
39°48′26″N 86°54′36″W / 39.80722°N 86.91000°W / 39.80722; -86.91000[1]
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Blakesburg is an unincorporated community in Russell Township, Putnam County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]
History
A post office was established at Blakesburg in 1828, and remained in operation until 1839.[2] The community was named after an early settler named Blake.[3]
References
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Blakesburg, Indiana
- ^ "Putnam County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 31, 2017.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 68. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
Blakesburg was named for a man named Blake...
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Municipalities and communities of Putnam County, Indiana, United States
County seat: Greencastle
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communities
‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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