Brookfield, Indiana

Brookfield
Unincorporated community
Brookfield
Brookfield
Coordinates: 39°38′16″N 85°56′34″W / 39.63778°N 85.94278°W / 39.63778; -85.94278Coordinates: 39°38′16″N 85°56′34″W / 39.63778°N 85.94278°W / 39.63778; -85.94278
Country United States
State Indiana
County Shelby
Township Moral
Elevation[1] 764 ft (233 m)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
  Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 46126
GNIS feature ID 431750

Brookfield is an unincorporated community in Moral Township, Shelby County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]

History

Brookfield had its start in the early 1850s when the railroad was extended to that point.[3] A post office was established at Brookfield in 1859, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904.[4]

Geography

Brookfield is located at 39°38′16″N 85°56′34″W / 39.63778°N 85.94278°W / 39.63778; -85.94278.

References

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