Beard, Indiana facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Beard
Unincorporated community
Beard, Indiana Location in Clinton County, Indiana
Country	United States
State	Indiana
County	Clinton
Township	Warren
Elevation	850 ft (260 m)
ZIP code	46041
FIPS code	18-03862
GNIS feature ID	430647

Beard is a small, unincorporated community located in Warren Township, Clinton County, Indiana, in the United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes and businesses that doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county or township.

History of Beard

The community of Beard was started around the year 1839. This means that people began to settle and build homes and businesses in this area around that time, forming the community we know today.

Geography of Beard

Beard is located in the state of Indiana. It is about 10 miles (16 kilometers) northeast of a larger city called Frankfort. Being "northeast" means it's in the direction between north and east from Frankfort.

Famous People from Beard

• Elmer Johnson, who was a professional baseball player, came from Beard. He played in the major leagues!