Burney, IndianaBurney is an unincorporated community in Clay Township, Decatur County, Indiana.HistoryBurney was laid out in 1882. Burney was the name of a local family. A post office was established at Burney in 1884, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1995.DemographicsThe United States Census Bureau delineated Burney as a census designated place in the 2022 American Community Survey.Notable personLeroy Edgar Burney, Surgeon General under Eisenhower, was born in Burney, Indiana.