Helmsburg, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Helmsburg, Indiana
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Brown County's location in Indiana
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 Helmsburg, Indiana
Location in Brown County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Brown |
| Township | Jackson |
| Elevation | 699 ft (213 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
47435
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| Area code(s) | 812 & 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2830323 |
Helmsburg, also called Helms, is a small community in Brown County, Indiana, in the U.S. state of Indiana. It is located along State Road 45, just north of Nashville, which is the main town of Brown County. Helmsburg is about 666 feet (203 meters) above sea level. Even though it's a small, unincorporated place, Helmsburg has its own post office with the ZIP code 47435.
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A Look Back in Time
The first post office in Helmsburg opened in 1904. It was originally named Helms. The community got its name from John Helms, who was a local resident.
Life in Helmsburg
Helmsburg is a quiet place with a few interesting spots.
Education and Local Businesses
The children of Helmsburg attend Helmsburg Elementary School. Over the years, several businesses have called Helmsburg home:
- Helmsburg Sawmill, Inc. (also known as Bill Pool and Sons Sawmill)
- Electric Metal Fab, which used to make stainless steel equipment for food and medicine companies (now closed)
- For Bare Feet Sock Factory, which made socks, headbands, and wristbands for NBA players (now moved to Martinsville, Indiana)
Places to See
Some of the local attractions in Helmsburg have included:
- Helmsburg General Store
- Helmsburg Antiques
- Figtree Gallery & Coffee Shop (now closed), which featured an art gallery, a display of Star Wars items, and a unique fire engine painted with zebra stripes.
If you visit Helmsburg, you can find places to stay at McGinley Vacation Cabins. More lodging options are available nearby in Beanblossom or Nashville, Indiana.
Nature and Outdoor Fun
The areas around Helmsburg are very green and covered in forests. A large part of this is Yellowwood State Forest. This forest is home to many animals, including:
- Whitetail deer
- Ruffed grouse
- Squirrels
- Turkeys
- Foxes
- Woodcocks
- Raccoons
- Opossums
People in Helmsburg enjoy many outdoor activities. They like hunting in Yellowwood State Forest, fishing in Yellowwood Lake and Beanblossom Creek, and hiking on the Ten O'Clock Line and Tecumseh Trails.
Famous Faces from Helmsburg
- Bobby Helms, a well-known country music singer, was born in Helmsburg. He is famous for his songs like "Jingle Bell Rock", "Fraulein", and "My Special Angel".
