Bear Branch, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Bear Branch, Indiana
Settlement Type:Unincorporated Community
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Bear Branch
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Ohio
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Pike
Elevation Ft:869
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Coordinates:38.9128°N -85.075°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47018
Area Codes:812, 930
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:449617

Bear Branch is an unincorporated community in Pike Township, Ohio County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

Bear Branch was founded in 1845.[1] A post office was established at Bear Branch in 1849, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1937.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Baker, Ronald L.. From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. registration. October 1995. Indiana University Press. 978-0-253-32866-3. 61. ...was laid out in 1845 by Jonathan Cole....
  2. Web site: Ohio County . Jim Forte Postal History . 9 September 2015.