Brewersville, Indiana
Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
39°05′04″N 85°36′42″W / 39.08444°N 85.61167°W / 39.08444; -85.61167[1]
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Brewersville is an unincorporated community in Sand Creek Township, Jennings County, Indiana.
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]
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Brewersville, Indiana
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ 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 November 9, 2014.
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Municipalities and communities of Jennings County, Indiana, United States
County seat: Vernon
- North Vernon
- Vernon
communities
- Brewersville
- Hilltown
- Lovett
- Nebraska
- Paris‡
- Queensville
- San Jacinto
- Walnut Ridge
- Zenas
‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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