Pierceville, Indiana
Pierceville is an unincorporated community in Franklin Township, Ripley County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]
Pierceville, Indiana | |
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| Coordinates: 39°07′59″N 85°10′43″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Ripley |
| Township | Franklin |
| Platted | 1860 |
| Elevation | 1,011 ft (308 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 47031 |
| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| FIPS code | 18-59616[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2830517[1] |
History
Pierceville was laid out in 1860.[3] The community's name recognizes the Pierce family of settlers.[4] A post office was established at Pierceville in 1854, and has since remained in operation.[5] Pierceville also has a United Methodist Church.[6]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Pierceville, Indiana
- "US Census website". US Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- "The Start of Ripley County, Indiana". Ripley County, Indiana Historical Society. Retrieved November 30, 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...
- "PIERCEVILLE Post Office". Pierceville Post Office. Retrieved October 24, 2022.
- "Pierceville - Find A Church". The United Methodist Church. Retrieved October 24, 2022.
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