Burney, Indiana

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Burney is an unincorporated community in Clay Township, Decatur County, Indiana.

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 United States Census Bureau delineated Burney as a census designated place in the 2022 American Community Survey.

Notable person

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

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