Pierceville, Indiana
| Pierceville | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Pierceville | |
| Coordinates: 39°08′00″N 85°10′47″W / 39.13333°N 85.17972°WCoordinates: 39°08′00″N 85°10′47″W / 39.13333°N 85.17972°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Ripley |
| Township | Franklin |
| Elevation[1] | 1,014 ft (309 m) |
| ZIP code | 47031 |
| FIPS code | 18-59616[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 441112 |
Pierceville is an unincorporated community in Franklin Township, Ripley County, Indiana.
History
Pierceville was laid out in 1860.[3] The community's name honors the Pierce family of settlers.[4] A post office was established at Pierceville in 1854, and remained in operation until 1976.[5]
Geography
Pierceville is located at 39°08′00″N 85°10′47″W / 39.13333°N 85.17972°W.
Notable person
Bobby Plump,[6] member of the Milan High School basketball team that won the Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) State Tournament in 1954.
References
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "The Start of Ripley County, Indiana". Ripley County, Indiana Historical Society. Retrieved 30 November 2015.
- ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 263. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...named for the local Pierce family...
- ↑ "Ripley County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 November 2015.
- ↑ Nelson, Murry R. (23 May 2013). American Sports: A History of Icons, Idols, and Ideas. ABC-CLIO. p. 562. ISBN 978-0-313-39753-0.
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