Cartersburg, Indiana

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

Cartersburg, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Cartersburg
Cartersburg
Coordinates: 39°41′55″N 86°27′49″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyHendricks
TownshipLiberty
Elevation
778 ft (237 m)
ZIP code
46168
FIPS code18-10594[1]
GNIS feature ID449632[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.

References
  1. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. 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.


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