Byrneville, Indiana Explained

Byrneville, Indiana
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Mapsize:150px
Pushpin Map:USA Indiana Harrison County
Pushpin Label:Byrneville
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Harrison County
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Harrison County
Elevation Ft:702
Coordinates:38.3275°N -86.0436°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47122
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:0431925
Unit Pref:imperial

Byrneville is an unincorporated community in Jackson Township, Harrison County, Indiana.

History

Byrneville was platted in 1838 by Temple C. Byrn, who had settled there in 1809.[1] A post office was established at Byrneville in 1851, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1906.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Indiana's Birthplace: A History of Harrison County, Indiana . Tribune Company, Printers . Roose, William H. . 1911 . 70.
  2. Web site: Harrison County . Jim Forte Postal History . 17 September 2014.