Bufkin, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Bufkin, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Bufkin
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Posey
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Black
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Coordinates:37.9878°N -87.8458°W
Elevation Ft:522
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47620
Area Code:812, 930
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:431782

Bufkin is an unincorporated community in Black Township, Posey County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

A post office was established at Bufkin in 1890, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Posey County . Jim Forte Postal History . 1 November 2015.