Brisco, Indiana facts for kids
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Brisco, Indiana
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Looking east toward the site of Brisco
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 Brisco, Indiana
Location in Warren County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Warren |
| Township | Pine |
| Elevation | 679 ft (207 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47993
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 431533 |
Brisco (sometimes spelled Briscoe) was once a small community in Warren County, Indiana. It's known today as a ghost town because most of it has disappeared over time. This tiny place started in the 1850s.
One important building in Brisco was its one-room school. It opened in 1856 and taught local children for many years. The school closed in 1929. After that, in 1930, the building became a general store. A local person named Jim Marquess ran this store for over 50 years! Even though Brisco was never a big town, its history is still interesting. Today, only a cemetery northeast of where the town once stood still carries the name Brisco.
Where Was Brisco Located?
Brisco was found in Pine Township, which is part of Warren County. It was located along a road called Old US 41. This spot was about a quarter-mile east of where County Road 650 North meets U.S. Route 41.
The town was also about 9 miles north-northwest of Williamsport. Williamsport is the main town, or county seat, for Warren County. A small stream called Mud Pine Creek flows just east of where Brisco used to be.
