Martinsburg, Indiana
Martinsburg is an unincorporated community in Jackson Township, Washington County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3]
Martinsburg, Indiana | |
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 Washington County's location in Indiana | |
  Martinsburg Location in Washington County | |
| Coordinates: 38°26′38″N 86°01′34″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Washington |
| Township | Jackson |
| Elevation | 820 ft (250 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 47165 |
| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| FIPS code | 18-47430[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 438682 |
History
Martinsburg was founded in 1818 by Dr. Abner Martin, and named for him.[4]
A post office was established at Martinsburg in 1830, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1919.[5]
Geography
Martinsburg is located at 38°26′38″N 86°01′34″W.
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References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2016-07-08.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "Martinsburg, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 26, 2017.
- History of Lawrence, Orange, and Washington Counties, Indiana: From the Earliest Time to the Present. Higginson Book Company. 1884. pp. 782.
- "Washington County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 8, 2016.
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| City | Map of Indiana highlighting Washington County | |
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