Blackhawk is an unincorporated community in Pierson Township, Vigo County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2] 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.[3]
Geography
Blackhawk is located at 39°18′32″N 87°18′01″W / 39.30889°N 87.30028°W at an elevation of 600 feet.
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved July 13, 2016.
- ^ "Blackhawk, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved August 6, 2017.
- ^ "Vigo County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 13, 2016.
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