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:


Putnam County Sheriff's Office stresses bus safety as students return to school
Political candidates can begin filing this week
Historic sites bill passes out of committee
More than one-third of Christmas tree home fires occur in January
Temporary visitation restrictions enacted by Union Health due to uptick in respiratory virus cases
Over $7 million in cocaine found during Putnam County traffic stop, 2 arrests
Putnam County Sheriff’s Office honors deputies with 2025 Life Saving Awards
Celebrate the impact Purdue Extension and the SWCD are making in Putnam County
