Beardstown, Indiana
Beardstown is an unincorporated community in Pulaski County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]
History
Beardstown was founded in 1901, and took its name from Beardstown, Illinois.[2] A post office was established at Beardstown in 1903, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Beardstown, Indiana
- ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 62. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...laid out in 1901 and named for Beardstown, Illinois.
- ↑ "Pulaski County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 24 November 2015.
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Coordinates: 41°08′17″N 86°36′09″W / 41.13806°N 86.60250°W
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