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:


Board of Works approves three SCUFFY roadblock locations
Shelbyville Latin, Mythology students shine at Latin Convention
Parke Heritage brings end to Triton Central's record-breaking season
Medical incident may have caused crash, Greensburg man's death
Body of a man found in Big Blue River
I-70 stopped Sunday in Hancock County
Pleasant View Road bridge over I-74 to close for bridge replacement in Shelby County
