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

Sparksville, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Sparksville
Sparksville
Coordinates: 38°46′40″N 86°14′14″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyJackson
TownshipCarr
Elevation
[1]
564 ft (172 m)
ZIP code
47260
FIPS code18-71702[2]
GNIS feature ID443912

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] A ferry bridge was built east of Sparksville in 1890.[6]


Geography


Sparksville is located at 38°46′40″N 86°14′14″W.


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.[7]


References


  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "U.S. Census website". 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. "Sparksville, Indiana". HistoricBridges. 18 January 2022. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
  7. Climate Summary for Sparksville, Indiana


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