Sparksville, Indiana

Sparksville
Unincorporated community
Sparksville
Sparksville
Coordinates: 38°46′40″N 86°14′14″W / 38.77778°N 86.23722°W / 38.77778; -86.23722Coordinates: 38°46′40″N 86°14′14″W / 38.77778°N 86.23722°W / 38.77778; -86.23722
Country United States
State Indiana
County Jackson
Township Carr
Elevation[1] 564 ft (172 m)
ZIP code 47260
FIPS code 18-71702[2]
GNIS feature ID 443912

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

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]

Geography

Sparksville is located at 38°46′40″N 86°14′14″W / 38.77778°N 86.23722°W / 38.77778; -86.23722.

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.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  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 19 October 2014.
  6. ↑ Climate Summary for Sparksville, Indiana


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