Carwood is an unincorporated community in Carr Township, Clark County, Indiana.
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![]() ![]() Carwood Location in Clark County | |
Coordinates: 38°26′54″N 85°51′50″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Clark |
Township | Carr |
Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) |
ZIP code | 47106 |
FIPS code | 18-10630[1] |
GNIS feature ID | 432202[2] |
It was previously known as Muddyfork or Muddy Fork after the stream that flows through the town.[3] The post office was established as Muddy Fork in 1858.[4] The post office was renamed Carwood in 1902, and it was discontinued in 1933.[5] Carwood was likely named for John Carr, a pioneer settler.[6]
Carwood is located at 38°26′54″N 85°51′50″W.
...supposedly a coined name honoring General John Carr, an early settler...
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County seat: Jeffersonville | ||
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Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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