Nortonburg, Indiana
Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
39°16′06″N 85°49′24″W / 39.26833°N 85.82333°W / 39.26833; -85.82333[1]
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Nortonburg is an unincorporated community in Flat Rock Township, Bartholomew County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]
History
A post office was established at Nortonburg (but spelled Nortonburgh) in 1886, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1912.[3] It was named in honor of the Norton family of settlers.[4]
References
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Nortonburg, Indiana
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Bartholomew County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 27, 2014.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 246. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...this town was named for the local Norton family.
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Municipalities and communities of Bartholomew County, Indiana, United States
County seat: Columbus
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