Newbern, Indiana
Newbern is an unincorporated town in Clifty Township, Bartholomew County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
A post office was established at Newbern in 1833, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1901. Newbern was named after New Bern, North Carolina, the native home of an early settler.
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Newbern, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved February 23, 2020.
- ^ "Bartholomew County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 27, 2014.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 235. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...and named for New Bern, North Carolina, Davis's home.
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