Cartersburg is an unincorporated community in Liberty Township, Hendricks County, Indiana.
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] |
History
editCartersburg 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
editCartersburg 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
edit- ^ 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.
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