Brewersville, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Brewersville, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Brewersville
Pushpin Label Position:top
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Jennings
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Sand Creek
Coordinates:39.0844°N -85.6117°W
Elevation Ft:696
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47265
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-07444[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:431498

Brewersville is an unincorporated community in Sand Creek Township, Jennings County, Indiana.

History

Brewersville was founded in 1837 by Jacob Brewer, and named for him.[2] A post office was established at Brewersville in 1844, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1931.[3]

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. 75. This village was named for Jacob Brewer, who laid it out on September 1, 1837..
  3. Web site: Jennings County . Jim Forte Postal History . 9 November 2014.