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Bowman, Indiana
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 Bowman, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Bowman, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Pike |
| Township | Madison |
| Elevation | 430 ft (130 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47567
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| GNIS feature ID | 430070 |
Bowman is a small place in Indiana, a state in the United States. It is 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. Bowman is located in Pike County, within Madison Township.
The Story of Bowman
How Bowman Got Its Name
Bowman was named after an important person in its early days. This person was Jonathan Bowman, who was one of the first settlers to live in the area. Settlers are people who move to a new place to start a community.
Bowman's Post Office
For a while, Bowman had its very own post office. This post office opened in 1888. It helped people send and receive letters and packages. However, the post office eventually closed its doors in 1901.
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