Pierceville, Indiana facts for kids
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Pierceville, Indiana
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 Pierceville, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Pierceville, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Ripley |
| Township | Franklin |
| Platted | 1860 |
| Elevation | 1,011 ft (308 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47031
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| FIPS code | 18-59616 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2830517 |
Pierceville is a small place in Indiana, United States. It's not a big city or town with its own government. Instead, it's a community located in Franklin Township, which is part of Ripley County.
History of Pierceville
Pierceville was officially started in 1860. The community got its name from the Pierce family. They were early settlers in the area.
A post office opened in Pierceville in 1854. It has been helping people send and receive mail ever since. The community also has a United Methodist Church.
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