Cartersburg, Indiana | |
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  Cartersburg  Cartersburg | |
| Coordinates: 39°41′57″N 86°27′58″W / 39.69917°N 86.46611°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Hendricks |
| Township | Liberty |
| Elevation | 781 ft (238 m) |
| ZIP code | 46168 |
| FIPS code | 18-10594 [2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2830407 [1] |
Cartersburg is an unincorporated community in Liberty Township, Hendricks County, Indiana.
History
Cartersburg had its start in the year 1850 by the building of the railroad through that territory. It was named for its founder, John Carter. [3] Cartersburg contained a post office from 1852 until 1992. [4]
Geography
Cartersburg is located between Clayton and Plainfield. It has a community church. Cartersburg also has a small children's playground.
The Cartersburg Springs (also known as the Magnetic Springs) were located near the town; however, water no longer flows at the site.[ citation needed]
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cartersburg, Indiana
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ Hadley, John Vestal (1914). History of Hendricks County, Indiana: Her People, Industries and Institutions. B.F. Bowen. pp. 87.
- ^ "Hendricks County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved October 3, 2014.
Municipalities and communities of
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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Cartersburg, Indiana | |
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Cartersburg Cartersburg | |
| Coordinates: 39°41′57″N 86°27′58″W / 39.69917°N 86.46611°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Hendricks |
| Township | Liberty |
| Elevation | 781 ft (238 m) |
| ZIP code | 46168 |
| FIPS code | 18-10594 [2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2830407 [1] |
Cartersburg is an unincorporated community in Liberty Township, Hendricks County, Indiana.
History
Cartersburg had its start in the year 1850 by the building of the railroad through that territory. It was named for its founder, John Carter. [3] Cartersburg contained a post office from 1852 until 1992. [4]
Geography
Cartersburg is located between Clayton and Plainfield. It has a community church. Cartersburg also has a small children's playground.
The Cartersburg Springs (also known as the Magnetic Springs) were located near the town; however, water no longer flows at the site.[ citation needed]
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cartersburg, Indiana
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ Hadley, John Vestal (1914). History of Hendricks County, Indiana: Her People, Industries and Institutions. B.F. Bowen. pp. 87.
- ^ "Hendricks County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved October 3, 2014.
Municipalities and communities of
Hendricks County, Indiana, United States | ||
|---|---|---|
| Towns | | |
| Townships | ||
| CDPs | ||
|
Other communities | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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| This Hendricks County, Indiana location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |