Burdick, Indiana
Burdick is an unincorporated community in Porter County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]
History
A post office called Burdick was established in 1871, and remained in operation until 1933.[2] The community was named for A. C. Burdick, a businessperson in the lumber industry.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Burdick, Indiana
- ↑ "Porter County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
- ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 82. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...A. C. Burdick, a lumber dealer...
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Coordinates: 41°36′04″N 86°58′22″W / 41.60111°N 86.97278°W
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