Shirkieville is an unincorporated community in Fayette Township, Vigo County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2] The community is part of the Terre Haute Metropolitan Statistical Area. Former state governor and U.S. Senator Evan Bayh was born here.

Geography

Shirkieville is located at 39°36′01″N 87°29′55″W / 39.60028°N 87.49861°W / 39.60028; -87.49861.

Notable people

  • Evan Bayh, former Governor and U.S. Senator of Indiana, born in Shirkieville
  • The community was named after Samuel Shirk. Samuel Shirk was an early settler in the area that would become Shirkieville, in Vigo County, Indiana. He likely played a role in the establishment and development of the community, contributing to the growth of the area through agriculture, trade, or local leadership.

References

  1. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ^ "Shirkieville, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved August 7, 2017.


Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shirkieville,_Indiana
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