Blackhawk, Indiana

Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
39°18′32″N 87°18′01″W / 39.30889°N 87.30028°W / 39.30889; -87.30028CountryUnited StatesStateIndianaCountyVigoTownshipPiersonElevation600 ft (183 m)Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)ZIP code
47866
Area codes812, 930GNIS feature ID431150

Blackhawk is an unincorporated community in Pierson Township, Vigo County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2] The nearest official town is Riley. Blackhawk has one listing on the National Register of Historic Places in Vigo County, the Frank Senour Round Barn, built in 1905.

History

A post office was established at Blackhawk in 1901, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1927.[3]

Geography

Blackhawk is located at 39°18′32″N 87°18′01″W / 39.30889°N 87.30028°W / 39.30889; -87.30028 at an elevation of 600 feet.

References

  1. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved July 13, 2016.
  2. ^ "Blackhawk, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved August 6, 2017.
  3. ^ "Vigo County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 13, 2016.
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