| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Pike |
| Township | Madison |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| Time zone (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| Coordinates | 38°29′47″N 87°20′49″W |
| Elevation | 430 ft |
| ZIP code | 47567 |
| Area code | 812 |
| GNIS feature ID | 430070[1] |
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
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- ^ "Pike County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 5 October 2015. Retrieved 5 October 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...