Caborn, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Caborn, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Caborn
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Posey
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Marrs
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Coordinates:37.9706°N -87.7919°W
Elevation Ft:417
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47620
Area Code:812, 930
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:449629

Caborn is an unincorporated community in Marrs Township, Posey County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

Caborn was laid out in 1871 by Cornelius Caborn, and named for him.[1] A post office was established at Caborn in 1876, and remained in operation until 1911.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Leffel, John C.. History of Posey County, Indiana. 1913. Standard Publishing Company. 120.
  2. Web site: Posey County . Jim Forte Postal History . April 1, 2017.