Wikipedia will tell you the following about the beginnings of the community of Bainbridge.
Bainbridge was laid out in 1831, named after the prominent war hero of the time, William Bainbridge. A post office originated in 1835 and the town was incorporated in 1847.
This weekend, Bainbridge celebrates that 200 years of history.
The weekend schedule of events for the Bicentennial Celebration:


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Parke County Community Foundation awards funds for Ritz renovations
USDA announces 2026 and 2027 enrollment for key price and revenue safety net programs, first base acre increase in two decades
U.S. Marshals aid local law enforcement to find suspect
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Indiana state forests to offer open houses
Benefit ride for Alisha Reynolds on October 24
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Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance announces 2027 summer internship program
Read your FEMA letter carefully
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BMV branches closed for Labor Day weekend
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Riddell National Bank makes new scoreboard reality for Parke Heritage
Riverton Parke to remember fallen player
