Kurtz, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Kurtz, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Kurtz
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Jackson
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Owen
Coordinates:38.9606°N -86.2033°W
Elevation Ft:600
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47264
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-40590[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:451126

Kurtz is an unincorporated community in Owen Township, Jackson County, Indiana.

History

Kurtz is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, Indiana. The name of Kurtz was taken from Colonel Harry Kurtz an attorney for the Evansville & Richmond Railroad who was instrumental in steering the rail lines through Owen and Salt Creek Townships.

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.