Cartersburg, Indiana

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

Cartersburg, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Cartersburg is located in Indiana
Cartersburg
Cartersburg
Cartersburg is located in the United States
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 January 31, 2008.
  2. "Cartersburg, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved October 10, 2009.
  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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