Blackhawk is an

unincorporated community An unincorporated area is a region that is not governed by a local municipal corporation. Widespread unincorporated communities and areas are a distinguishing feature of the United States and Canada. Most other countries of the world either have ...

in Pierson Township, Vigo County, in the

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. The nearest official town is

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. Blackhawk has one listing on the

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in Vigo County, the

Frank Senour Round Barn The Frank Senour Round Barn, also known as the Crandell Barn, is a round barn in the vicinity of Blackhawk, Vigo County, Indiana, about 13 miles south of Terre Haute. For its agricultural and architectural significance, the barn was placed on th ...

, built in 1905.

History

A post office was established at Blackhawk in 1901, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1927.

Geography

Blackhawk is located at at an elevation of 600 feet.

References

Unincorporated communities in Indiana Unincorporated communities in Vigo County, Indiana Terre Haute metropolitan area {{VigoCountyIN-geo-stub