Bowman, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Bowman, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Bowman
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Pike
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Madison
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:38.4964°N -87.3469°W
Elevation Ft:430
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47567
Area Code:812
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:430070

Bowman is an unincorporated community in Madison Township, Pike County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

A post office was established at Bowman in 1888, and remained in operation until 1901.[1] The community's name honors Jonathan Bowman, an early settler.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pike County . Jim Forte Postal History . 5 October 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20151005231821/http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=IN&county=Pike . 5 October 2015 .
  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. 73. ...named for Jonathan Bowman, who settled this area....