Brewersville, Indiana
Brewersville is an unincorporated community in Sand Creek Township, Jennings County, Indiana.
Brewersville, Indiana | |
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  Brewersville  Brewersville | |
| Coordinates: 39°05′04″N 85°36′42″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jennings |
| Township | Sand Creek |
| Elevation | 699 ft (213 m) |
| ZIP code | 47265 |
| FIPS code | 18-07444[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 431498[2] |
History
Brewersville was founded in 1837 by Jacob Brewer, and named for him.[3] A post office was established at Brewersville in 1844, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1931.[4]
Geography
Brewersville is located at 39°05′04″N 85°36′42″W.
References
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "Brewersville, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 75. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
This village was named for Jacob Brewer, who laid it out on September 1, 1837.
- "Jennings County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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