Bromer, Indiana
Bromer is an unincorporated community in Orange County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]
History
A post office was established at Bromer in 1884, and remained in operation until 1904.[2] According to Ronald L. Baker, the community's name is probably an acronym in tribute to residents Boyd, Roll, Oldham, McCoy, Ellis, and Reid.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bromer, Indiana
- ↑ "Orange County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 21 November 2015. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
- ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 77. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...the first letters of the names of six early settlers: Boyd, Roll, Oldham, McCoy, Ellis, and Reid
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Coordinates: 38°35′37″N 86°20′09″W / 38.59361°N 86.33583°W
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