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Blackhawk, Indiana

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Blackhawk
The Frank Senour Round Barn
The Frank Senour Round Barn
Vigo County's location in Indiana
Vigo County's location in Indiana
Country United States
State Indiana
CountyVigo County
TownshipPierson Township
Elevation183 m (600 ft)
ZIP code
47866
GNIS feature ID431150

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, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2010-06-24.
  3. ^ "Vigo County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 13, 2016.