Sparksville, Indiana

Sparksville is an unincorporated community in Carr Township, Jackson County, Indiana.

Sparksville, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Sparksville is located in Indiana
Sparksville
Sparksville
Sparksville is located in the United States
Sparksville
Sparksville
Coordinates: 38°46′40″N 86°14′14″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyJackson
TownshipCarr
Elevation
[1]
564 ft (172 m)
ZIP code
47260
FIPS code18-71702[2]
GNIS feature ID443912

History

Sparksville was platted in 1857.[3] The community was named in honor of Stephen Sparks, who had operated a ferry near the town site.[4] A post office was established at Sparksville in 1856, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1956.[5] A ferry bridge was built east of Sparksville in 1890.[6]

Geography

Sparksville is located at 38°46′40″N 86°14′14″W.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Sparksville has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[7]

References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. History of Jackson County, Indiana: From the Earliest Time to the Present. Unigraphic. 1886. p. 379.
  4. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 307. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...named for Stephen Sparks, who established a ferry...
  5. "Jackson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 19, 2014.
  6. "Sparksville, Indiana". HistoricBridges. January 18, 2022. Retrieved January 18, 2022.
  7. Climate Summary for Sparksville, Indiana


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