Birchim, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Birchim, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Birchim
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:LaPorte
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Galena
Coordinates:41.7103°N -86.6028°W
Elevation Ft:824
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:46371
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-05356[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:431100

Birchim is an unincorporated community in Galena Township, LaPorte County, Indiana.

History

The community's name likely honors Abraham Birchem, a pioneer settler, although the spelling is different.[2]

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website . . 2008-01-31 .
  2. 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. 67. ...presumably for Abraham Birchem, a settler there....