Pierceville is an

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in Franklin Township, Ripley County, in the

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History

Pierceville was laid out in 1860. The community's name recognizes the Pierce family of settlers. A post office was established at Pierceville in 1854, and has since remained in operation. Pierceville also has a United Methodist Church.

Geography

Pierceville is located at .

Notable person

Bobby Plump, member of the Milan High School

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that won the

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(IHSAA) State Tournament in 1954.

References

Unincorporated communities in Ripley County, Indiana Unincorporated communities in Indiana {{RipleyCountyIN-geo-stub