Pierceville, Indiana facts for kids
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Pierceville, Indiana
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Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Ripley |
Township | Franklin |
Platted | 1860 |
Elevation | 1,014 ft (309 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 | 441112 |
Pierceville is an unincorporated community in Franklin Township, Ripley County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
Pierceville was laid out in 1860. The community's name honors the Pierce family of settlers. A post office was established at Pierceville in 1854, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1976.
Geography
Pierceville is located at 39°08′00″N 85°10′47″W / 39.13333°N 85.17972°W.
Notable person
Bobby Plump, member of the Milan High School basketball team that won the Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) State Tournament in 1954.
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