Cartersburg, Indiana

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Cartersburg, Indiana
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Cartersburg
Coordinates: 39°41′55″N86°27′49″W / 39.69861°N 86.46361°W / 39.69861; -86.46361 Coordinates: 39°41′55″N86°27′49″W / 39.69861°N 86.46361°W / 39.69861; -86.46361
Country United States
State Indiana
County Hendricks
Township Liberty
Elevation
778 ft (237 m)
ZIP code
46168
FIPS code 18-10594 [1]
GNIS feature ID449632 [2]

Cartersburg is an unincorporated community in Liberty Township, Hendricks County, Indiana.

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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″N86°27′49″W / 39.69861°N 86.46361°W / 39.69861; -86.46361 , 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

  1. "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2020-02-12. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "Cartersburg, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey . Retrieved 2009-10-10.
  3. Hadley, John Vestal (1914). History of Hendricks County, Indiana: Her People, Industries and Institutions. B.F. Bowen. pp.  87.
  4. "Hendricks County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 3 October 2014.