Birchim, Indiana
Appearance
Birchim | |
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Coordinates: 41°42′37″N 86°36′10″W / 41.71028°N 86.60278°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | LaPorte |
Township | Galena |
Elevation | 820 ft (250 m) |
ZIP code | 46371 |
FIPS code | 18-05356[1] |
GNIS feature ID | 431100[2] |
Birchim is an unincorporated community in Galena Township, LaPorte County, Indiana.
History
The community's name likely honors Abraham Birchem, a pioneer settler, although the spelling is different.[3]
Geography
Birchim is located at 41°42′37″N 86°36′10″W / 41.71028°N 86.60278°W.
References
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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suggested) (help) - ^ "Birchim, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 67. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...presumably for Abraham Birchem, a settler there...