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Perkinsville, Indiana

Census-designated place in Indiana, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Perkinsville is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Madison County, Indiana, in the United States.[2] It is home to the locally-famous restaurant, Bonge's Tavern.

CountryUnited States
Elevation814 ft (248 m)
GNIS feature ID2830457[2]
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Perkinsville, Indiana
Perkinsville is located in Indiana
Perkinsville
Perkinsville
Location within Indiana
Perkinsville is located in the United States
Perkinsville
Perkinsville
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 40°08′40″N 85°51′30″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyMadison
TownshipJackson
Area
 • Total
0.14 sq mi (0.36 km2)
 • Land0.14 sq mi (0.36 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation814 ft (248 m)
ZIP code
46011 (Anderson)
GNIS feature ID2830457[2]
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History

Perkinsville was laid out in 1837, and named for William Parkins (different spelling), an early settler.[3] Perkinsville contained a post office from 1844 until 1912.[4]

Geography

Perkinsville is located in western Madison County, along the Hamilton County line. Indiana State Road 13, following the county line, forms the western edge of the community. SR 13 leads south 5 miles (8 km) to Fishersburg and north 9 miles (14 km) to Elwood. Anderson, the county seat, is 10 miles (16 km) to the southeast, and Noblesville is 12 miles (19 km) to the southwest.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Perkinsville CDP has an area of 0.14 square miles (0.36 km2), all land.[1] The White River forms the southern boundary of the community.

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