Kurtz, Indiana

Kurtz is an unincorporated community in Owen Township, Jackson County, Indiana.

Kurtz, Indiana
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Kurtz
Kurtz
Coordinates: 38°57′38″N 86°12′12″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyJackson
TownshipOwen
Elevation
597 ft (182 m)
ZIP code
47264
FIPS code18-40590[1]
GNIS feature ID451126[2]

History

The Kurtz post office was established in 1890.[3] The community was named in honor of a railroad engineer.[4]

Geography

Kurtz is located at 38°57′38″N 86°12′12″W.

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References

  1. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "Kurtz, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
  3. "Jackson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
  4. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 188. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...and named for an engineer named Kurtz who assisted in building the railroad...



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