Bartonia, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Bartonia, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Bartonia
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Randolph
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Wayne
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:40.1153°N -84.8511°W
Elevation Ft:1,152
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47390
Area Code:765
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:430552

Bartonia is an unincorporated community in Wayne Township, Randolph County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

Bartonia was platted in 1849 by Edward Barton, and named for him.[1] A post office was established at Bartonia in 1852, and remained in operation until 1903.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Tucker, E.. History of Randolph County, Indiana: With Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of Some of Its Prominent Men and Pioneers : to which are Appended Maps of Its Several Townships. 1882. A.L. Klingman. 426.
  2. Web site: Randolph County . Jim Forte Postal History . 1 November 2015.