Burney, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Burney
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 Burney, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Burney, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Decatur |
| Township | Clay |
| Elevation | 827 ft (252 m) |
| ZIP code |
47240
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| FIPS code | 18-09334 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2830350 |
Burney is a small community in Indiana, United States. It is not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it is an unincorporated community. This means it is part of Clay Township in Decatur County. It is a quiet place with a bit of history.
History of Burney
Burney was first planned out in 1882. The community was named after a local family called Burney. A post office opened in Burney in 1884. It helped people send and receive mail for many years. The post office stayed open until 1995 when it closed down.
Famous Person from Burney
A notable person born in Burney, Indiana, was Leroy Edgar Burney. He became a very important doctor. He served as the Surgeon General of the United States. This means he was the top doctor for public health in the country. He worked under President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
