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Barrett, Indiana

Barrett is an unincorporated community in Robb Township, Posey County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

The post office Barrett once contained was called Kilroy. This post office was established in 1895, and remained in operation until 1906.

Geography

Barrett is located at 38°12′02″N 87°52′10″W / 38.20056°N 87.86944°W / 38.20056; -87.86944.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Barrett, Indiana
  2. ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 60. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. A variant name is Kilroy for a post office...
  3. ^ "Posey County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 1, 2015.