Beanblossom, Indiana facts for kids
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Beanblossom, Indiana
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Brown County's location in Indiana
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 Beanblossom, Indiana
Location in Brown County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Brown |
| Township | Jackson |
| Elevation | 738 ft (225 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46160
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| Area codes | 812 & 930 |
| FIPS code | 18-03790 |
| GNIS feature ID | 430609 |
Beanblossom, sometimes spelled Bean Blossom, is a small community in Indiana, United States. It is located in Brown County, within Jackson Township. This area is not a city or town with its own government, but rather an "unincorporated community."
The community gets its name from the nearby Beanblossom Creek. The creek itself was named after a person whose last name was Beanblossom.
History of Beanblossom
Beanblossom was first settled in 1833. It was originally known as Georgetown. This name came from George Grove, who operated a grist mill in the area. A grist mill is a place where grain is ground into flour.
The community's first post office opened in 1842. It was called Bean Blossom. However, the post office closed down in 1911.
Where is Beanblossom?
Beanblossom is located in the state of Indiana. It is about four miles (6 km) north of a town called Nashville. You can find Beanblossom where two state roads, State Road 45 and State Road 135, meet.
The community of Helmsburg is the closest town to Beanblossom. It is about two miles west.
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The Beanblossom Covered Bridge
Music and Culture
Beanblossom is most famous for its music scene. It is home to the Bill Monroe Memorial Music Park and Campground. This park is a large, wooded area covering about 55 acres (22 hectares).
For over 60 years, this park has hosted many music performances. Most of the music played here is country and bluegrass. These shows first took place at the Brown County Jamboree barn. Now, they are held on outdoor stages.
A special bluegrass festival has been held every June since 1967. It is currently called the Bill Monroe Memorial Festival. This festival is the longest-running bluegrass festival in the entire world.
