Byrneville, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Byrneville, Indiana
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Harrison County's location in Indiana
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 Byrneville, Indiana
Location in Harrison County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Harrison County |
| Elevation | 702 ft (214 m) |
| ZIP code |
47122
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| GNIS feature ID | 0431925 |
Byrneville is a small community in Indiana that isn't officially a town or city. It's located in Jackson Township, within Harrison County, Indiana.
Discovering Byrneville, Indiana
Byrneville is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses. However, it does not have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it is part of the larger Harrison County.
A Look at Byrneville's Past
The community of Byrneville was started in 1838 by a person named Temple C. Byrn. He had settled in the area much earlier, in 1809. When a place is "platted," it means someone drew up a map. This map shows where streets and building lots will go.
Byrneville had its own post office starting in 1851. This post office helped people send and receive mail. It was an important part of the community for many years. The post office continued to serve the area until it closed down in 1906.
