Buena Vista, Franklin County, Indiana facts for kids
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Buena Vista, Indiana
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 Buena Vista, Franklin County, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Buena Vista, Franklin County, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Franklin |
| Township | Posey |
| Elevation | 997 ft (304 m) |
| ZIP code |
47024
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| FIPS code | 18-08938 |
| GNIS feature ID | 431764 |
Buena Vista is a small place in Indiana, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government, like a city or town would. You can find Buena Vista in Franklin County, within an area called Posey Township.
The Story of Buena Vista
Buena Vista was first planned out in 1848. A landowner named William Pruet was the person who started the community.
Why the Name Buena Vista?
The name Buena Vista has a special meaning. It was chosen to remember an important event called the Battle of Buena Vista. This battle took place during the Mexican–American War.
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