Cartersburg, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Cartersburg, Indiana
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community and Census-designated place
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Cartersburg
Pushpin Label Position:top
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Hendricks
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Liberty
Coordinates:39.6992°N -86.4661°W
Elevation Ft:781
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:46168
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-10594[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:2830407

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.[2] Cartersburg contained a post office from 1852 until 1992.[3]

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.

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website . . 2008-01-31 .
  2. Book: History of Hendricks County, Indiana: Her People, Industries and Institutions . B.F. Bowen . Hadley, John Vestal . 1914 . 87.
  3. Web site: Hendricks County . Jim Forte Postal History . 3 October 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20141006100303/http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=IN&county=Hendricks . 6 October 2014 .