Burney is an unincorporated community in Clay Township, Decatur County, Indiana.

History

Burney was laid out in 1882. Burney was the name of a local family. A post office was established at Burney in 1884, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1995.

Notable person

Leroy Edgar Burney, Surgeon General under Eisenhower, was born in Burney, Indiana.