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Lewisburg
Cass County's location in Indiana
Cass County's location in Indiana
Lewisburg, Indiana is located in Cass County, Indiana
Lewisburg, Indiana
Lewisburg, Indiana
Location in Cass County, Indiana
Country United States
State Indiana
County Cass
Township Miami
Founded 1835
Named for Lewis Boyer
Elevation
679 ft (207 m)
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
46970
FIPS code 18-43038
GNIS feature ID 437807

Lewisburg is an unincorporated community in Miami Township, Cass County, Indiana.

History

Lewisburg had its start in the year 1835 by the building of the Wabash and Erie Canal through that territory. It was named for its founder, Lewis Bowyer (or Boyer).

A post office was established at Lewisburg in 1835, and remained in operation until 1868.

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