Old Bargersville, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Old Bargersville, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Old Bargersville
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Johnson
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Union
Coordinates:39.5175°N -86.1558°W
Elevation Ft:827
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:46131
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-56250[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:440531

Old Bargersville is an unincorporated community in Union Township, Johnson County, Indiana.

History

This community was platted as Bargersville in 1850 by Jefferson Barger, and named for him.[2] When Bargersville, Indiana, was established, the town's name was changed to Old Bargersville.[3]

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  2. Book: History of Johnson County, Indiana . B. F. Bowen & Company . Branigin, Elba L. . 1913 . 549.
  3. 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. 250. ...now is called Old Bargersville to distinguish it....