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Beardstown, Indiana
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 Beardstown, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Beardstown, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Pulaski |
| Township | Franklin |
| Elevation | 705 ft (215 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46996
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| GNIS feature ID | 430653 |
Beardstown is a small place in Pulaski County, Indiana, in the state of Indiana, United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. It's part of Franklin Township. Beardstown is located about 705 feet (215 meters) above sea level.
History
Beardstown was started in 1901. It got its name from another place called Beardstown, Illinois. A post office opened in Beardstown in 1903. But it didn't stay open for long. It closed just two years later, in 1905.
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