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Coxton is an unincorporated community in Indian Creek Township, Lawrence County, Indiana.

Coxton, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Coxton
Coxton
Coordinates: 38°49′46″N 86°33′40″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyLawrence
TownshipIndian Creek
Elevation
512 ft (156 m)
ZIP code
47421
FIPS code18-15550[1]
GNIS feature ID450811[2]

History


Coxton had its start by the building of the railroad through that territory.[3] A post office was established at Coxton in 1890, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903.[4]


Geography


Coxton is located at 38°49′46″N 86°33′40″W.


References


  1. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "Coxton, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
  3. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 104. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. This village was established as a railroad station.
  4. "Lawrence County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 8 December 2015. Retrieved 31 December 2014.


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