Blakesburg, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Blakesburg, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Blakesburg
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Putnam
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Russell
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:39.8072°N -86.91°W
Elevation Ft:784
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:46172
Area Code:765
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:452150

Blakesburg is an unincorporated community in Russell Township, Putnam County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

A post office was established at Blakesburg in 1828, and remained in operation until 1839.[1] The community was named after an early settler named Blake.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Putnam County . Jim Forte Postal History . March 31, 2017.
  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. 68. Blakesburg was named for a man named Blake....