Bonnell, Indiana facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bonnell
Unincorporated community
Bonnell, Indiana Location in Dearborn County, Indiana
Country	United States
State	Indiana
County	Dearborn
Township	Manchester
Elevation	627 ft (191 m)
ZIP code	47022
FIPS code	18-06382
GNIS feature ID	431321

Bonnell is a small place in Dearborn County, Indiana, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that is not officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it is part of a larger area called Manchester Township.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community like Bonnell does not have its own mayor or city council. It gets its services, like police and fire protection, from the county or township it is in. It's different from a city or town, which has its own rules and leaders.

Where is Bonnell Located?

Bonnell is found in the southeastern part of Indiana.

• It is in Dearborn County.
• It is part of Manchester Township.
• Its elevation is about 627 feet (191 meters) above sea level.
• The ZIP code for Bonnell is 47022.

A Look at Bonnell's Past

Bonnell has a bit of history, especially regarding its old post office.

• A post office in Bonnell was once called Kennedy.
• This post office served the community for many years.
• It was open from 1885 until 1929.
• After 1929, mail services for Bonnell were likely handled by a nearby larger town.