Burney is an

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in Clay Township,

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History

Burney was laid out in 1882. Burney was the name of a local family. A post office was established at Burney in 1884, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1995.

Demographics

The

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delineated Burney as a

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in the 2022

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Notable person

Leroy Edgar Burney, Surgeon General under Eisenhower, was born in Burney, Indiana.

References

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