Bowman, Indiana
Bowman is an unincorporated community in Pike County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]
History
A post office was established at Bowman in 1888, and remained in operation until 1901.[2] The community's name honors Jonathan Bowman, an early settler.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bowman, Indiana
- ↑ "Pike County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 5 October 2015. Retrieved 5 October 2015.
- ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 73. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...named for Jonathan Bowman, who settled this area...
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Coordinates: 38°29′47″N 87°20′49″W / 38.49639°N 87.34694°W
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