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.