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:


Final First Friday of the season is slated for Oct. 2
WIC title on the line when South Putnam hosts Northview Friday night
BMV urges Hoosiers to complete voter registration by October 5 deadline
Indiana State Police staging physical fitness tests at Cloverdale HS Thursday - Friday
Gov. Braun extends gas tax suspension, releases dyed diesel for farms
St. Paul's Catholic Church is gearing up for Oktoberfest
Manhattan Short Film Festival runs thru Saturday
Poland man arrested in State Road 42 road rage incident
