Birchim, Indiana

Coordinates: 41°42′37″N 86°36′10″W / 41.71028°N 86.60278°W / 41.71028; -86.60278
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Birchim, Indiana
FIPS code
18-05356[2]
GNIS feature ID431100[1]

Birchim is an unincorporated community in Galena Township, LaPorte County, Indiana.

History

The community's name likely honors Abraham Birchem, a pioneer settler, although the spelling is different.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Birchim, Indiana
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. . ...presumably for Abraham Birchem, a settler there...