Letter From the Chair of Elkinsville

Elkinsville is an unincorporated community in Van Buren Township, Brown County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. It was once a thriving farming village, but was evacuated during the construction of nearby Lake Monroe Reservoir by eminent domain in 1964. All that remains of Elkinsville today are some private residences, the Elkinsville Cemetery, and post offic…
Elkinsville is an unincorporated community in Van Buren Township, Brown County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. It was once a thriving farming village, but was evacuated during the construction of nearby Lake Monroe Reservoir by eminent domain in 1964. All that remains of Elkinsville today are some private residences, the Elkinsville Cemetery, and post office. The area is part of Hoosier National Forest.
  • Elevation: 581 ft (177 m)
  • Country: United States
  • State: Indiana
  • County: Brown
  • Township: Van Buren
  • Founded by: William Elkins
  • Named for: William Elkins 1796-1880
Data from: en.wikipedia.org