Braysville, Owen County, Indiana facts for kids
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Braysville, Indiana
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 Braysville, Owen County, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Braysville, Owen County, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Owen |
| Township | Clay |
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47460
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 431458 |
Braysville is a small, unincorporated community in Owen 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.
Braysville is located in the western part of Clay Township. You can find it near where Freedom Road and Ranard Road meet. It's about six miles south of Spencer, which is the main town and county seat for Owen County. Braysville sits about 735 feet (224 meters) above sea level. Its exact location is 39°12′42″N 86°46′28″W / 39.21167°N 86.77444°W.
History of Braysville
Braysville was started in the year 1860. It was named after Hiram Bray, who was the person who founded the community.
Geography around Braysville
- South of Braysville, you'll find a waterway called Raccoon Creek.
Local Schools
Students in Braysville attend schools that are part of the Spencer-Owen Community Schools district. This district includes Owen Valley Community High School.
