Bartonia, Indiana facts for kids
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Bartonia, Indiana
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 Bartonia, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Bartonia, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Randolph |
| Township | Wayne |
| Elevation | 1,152 ft (351 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47390
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 430552 |
Bartonia is a small place in Indiana, a state in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Bartonia is located in Wayne Township, which is part of Randolph County.
The Story of Bartonia
Bartonia was first officially planned and marked out on a map in 1849. A person named Edward Barton created this plan. The community was then named after him.
Early Services in Bartonia
A post office was opened in Bartonia in 1852. This was an important service for people to send and receive mail. The post office served the community for many years. It finally closed down in 1903.
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