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Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
Blackhawk, Indiana
Unincorporated community
The Frank Senour Round BarnThe Frank Senour Round Barn
Vigo County's location in IndianaVigo County's location in Indiana
Blackhawk is located in Vigo County, IndianaBlackhawkBlackhawk
Coordinates: 39°18′32″N 87°18′01″W / 39.30889°N 87.30028°W / 39.30889; -87.30028
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyVigo
TownshipPierson
Elevation600 ft (183 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code47866
Area codes812, 930
GNIS feature ID431150

Blackhawk is an unincorporated community in Pierson Township, Vigo County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The nearest official town is Riley. Blackhawk has one listing on the National Register of Historic Places in Vigo County, the Frank Senour Round Barn, built in 1905.

History

A post office was established at Blackhawk in 1901, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1927.

Geography

Blackhawk is located at 39°18′32″N 87°18′01″W / 39.30889°N 87.30028°W / 39.30889; -87.30028 at an elevation of 600 feet.

References

  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved July 13, 2016.
  2. "Blackhawk, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved August 6, 2017.
  3. "Vigo County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 13, 2016.
Municipalities and communities of Vigo County, Indiana, United States
County seat: Terre Haute
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Footnotes‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties


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