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Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
Brunerstown, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Brunerstown is located in IndianaBrunerstownBrunerstownShow map of IndianaBrunerstown is located in the United StatesBrunerstownBrunerstownShow map of the United States
Coordinates: 39°39′09″N 86°59′54″W / 39.65250°N 86.99833°W / 39.65250; -86.99833
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyPutnam
TownshipMadison
Elevation810 ft (250 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code46135
Area code765
GNIS feature ID431667

Brunerstown is an unincorporated community in Madison Township, Putnam County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

Brunerstown was founded in 1837 by Joseph Bruner, and named for him. A post office was established at Brunerstown in 1839, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1859.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Brunerstown, Indiana
  2. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 79. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. This town was named for Joseph Bruner, who laid it out in 1837.
  3. "Putnam County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 1, 2015.
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County seat: Greencastle
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