Bowman is an unincorporated community in Madison Township, Pike County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]
History
A post office was established at Bowman in 1888, and remained in operation until 1901.[2] The community's name honors Jonathan Bowman, an early settler.[3]
References
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bowman, Indiana
- ^ "Pike County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on October 5, 2015. Retrieved October 5, 2015.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 73. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...named for Jonathan Bowman, who settled this area...
Municipalities and communities of Pike County, Indiana, United States | ||
|---|---|---|
| City |  | |
| Towns | ||
| Townships | ||
| CDPs | ||
| Other communities | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |