Cartersburg, Indiana
Cartersburg is an unincorporated community in Liberty Township, Hendricks County, Indiana.
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Coordinates: 39°41′55″N 86°27′49″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Hendricks |
Township | Liberty |
Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
ZIP code | 46168 |
FIPS code | 18-10594[1] |
GNIS feature ID | 449632[2] |
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 at 39°41′55″N 86°27′49″W, 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.
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References
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "Cartersburg, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
- 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 6 October 2014. Retrieved 3 October 2014.
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