Black River (Indiana) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Black River |
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| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Montgomery Township, Gibson County, Indiana 443 ft (135 m) 38°14′27″N 87°41′43″W / 38.2408333°N 87.6952778°W |
| River mouth | Bethel Township, Posey County, Indiana 371 ft (113 m) 38°10′27″N 87°55′15″W / 38.1741667°N 87.9208333°W |
| Length | 20 mi (32 km) |
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| Progression | Black River → Wabash → Ohio → Mississippi → Gulf of Mexico |
| GNIS ID | 431139 |
The Black River is a 19.6-mile-long (31.5 km) river with headwaters located just south of Owensville, Indiana. It flows southwest through southwestern Gibson County and northwestern Posey County under Interstate 64 between Poseyville and Griffin before emptying into the Wabash River just north of New Harmony.
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