Blackhawk, Indiana

Blackhawk
Unincorporated community

The Frank Senour Round Barn

Vigo County's location in Indiana
Blackhawk

Vigo County's location in Indiana

Coordinates: 39°18′32″N 87°18′01″W / 39.30889°N 87.30028°W / 39.30889; -87.30028Coordinates: 39°18′32″N 87°18′01″W / 39.30889°N 87.30028°W / 39.30889; -87.30028
Country  United States
State  Indiana
County Vigo County
Township Pierson Township
Elevation[1] 183 m (600 ft)
ZIP code 47866
GNIS feature ID 431150

Blackhawk is an unincorporated community in Pierson Township, Vigo County, Indiana, United States.[2] The nearest official town is Riley. Blackhawk has one listing on the National Register of Historical 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 2016-07-13.
  2. ↑ "Blackhawk, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2010-06-24.
  3. ↑ "Vigo County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 13, 2016.


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