Cartersburg, Indiana

Unincorporated community and Census-designated place in Indiana, United States
39°41′57″N 86°27′58″W / 39.69917°N 86.46611°W / 39.69917; -86.46611CountryUnited StatesStateIndianaCountyHendricksTownshipLibertyElevation781 ft (238 m)ZIP code
46168
FIPS code18-10594[2]GNIS feature ID2830407[1]

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

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 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

  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cartersburg, Indiana
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  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 October 6, 2014. Retrieved October 3, 2014.
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