Buckskin, Indiana

Buckskin is a census designated place in Barton Township, Gibson County, Indiana. Although unincorporated, Buckskin has the ZIP code 47647.

A post office was established at Buckskin in 1847, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1989.

Geography

Buckskin is located at . Nearby towns are Mackey and Somerville.

Demographics

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

Schools

Buckskin and the easternmost half of Gibson County is served by the East Gibson School Corporation which currently operates five schools:

• Wood Memorial High School (9–12)
• Wood Memorial Junior High School (7–8)
• Oakland City Elementary School (PK–6)
• Francisco Elementary School (K–6)
• Barton Township Elementary School (K–6)

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