Blackhawk, Indiana Explained

Blackhawk, Indiana
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Mapsize:150px
Pushpin Map:USA Indiana Vigo County
Pushpin Label:Blackhawk
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Vigo
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Pierson
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Elevation Footnotes:[1]
Elevation M:183
Elevation Ft:600
Coordinates:39.3089°N -87.3003°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47866
Area Codes:812, 930
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:431150

Blackhawk is an unincorporated community in Pierson Township, Vigo County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2] The nearest official town is Riley. Blackhawk has one listing on the National Register of Historic Places in Vigo County, the Frank Senour Round Barn, built in 1905.

History

A post office was established at Blackhawk in 1901, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1927.[3]

Geography

Blackhawk is located at 39.3089°N -87.3003°W at an elevation of 600 feet.

References

  1. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2016-07-13. United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007.
  2. Web site: [{{GNIS3|431150}} Blackhawk, Indiana ]. . . August 6, 2017.
  3. Web site: Vigo County . Jim Forte Postal History . July 13, 2016.