Bristow is an unincorporated community in Clark Township, Perry County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.Bristow was platted in 1875. The name Bristow honors a family of early settlers. A post office has been in operation at Bristow since 1879.Bristow is located at 38�08?24?N 86�43?18?W? / ?38.14000�N 86.72167�W? / 38.14000; -86.72167.