Pierceville is an unincorporated community in Franklin Township, Ripley County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]
History
Pierceville was laid out in 1860.[3] The community's name recognizes the Pierce family of settlers.[4] A post office was established at Pierceville in 1854, and has since remained in operation.[5] Pierceville also has a United Methodist Church.[6]
References
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Pierceville, Indiana
- ^ "US Census website". US Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "The Start of Ripley County, Indiana". Ripley County, Indiana Historical Society. Retrieved November 30, 2015.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 263. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...named for the local Pierce family...
- ^ "PIERCEVILLE Post Office". Pierceville Post Office. Retrieved October 24, 2022.
- ^ "Pierceville - Find A Church". The United Methodist Church. Retrieved October 24, 2022.
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