Blocher, Indiana
Blocher is a census-designated place in Johnson Township, Scott County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
Blocher was founded in 1860 by Daniel Blocher. An old variant name of the community was called Holman Station.
A post office was established under the name Holman Station in 1870, was renamed Blocher in 1888, and operated until it was discontinued in 1965.
Demographics
The United States Census Bureau delineated Blocher as a census designated place in the 2022 American Community Survey.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Blocher, Indiana
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 68. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...laid out in 1860 and named for Daniel Blocher, founder.
- ^ "USGS detail on Blocher - Variant Citation". Retrieved January 15, 2017.
- ^ "Scott County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 15, 2017.
- ^ "2022 Geography Changes". United States Census Bureau.
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