Smartsburg, Indiana

Smartsburg
Unincorporated community
Smartsburg

Location in Montgomery County

Coordinates: 40°02′49″N 86°49′43″W / 40.04694°N 86.82861°W / 40.04694; -86.82861Coordinates: 40°02′49″N 86°49′43″W / 40.04694°N 86.82861°W / 40.04694; -86.82861
Country United States
State Indiana
County Montgomery
Township Union
Elevation[1] 810 ft (250 m)
ZIP code 47933
FIPS code 18-70092[2]
GNIS feature ID 449731

Smartsburg is an unincorporated community in Union Township, Montgomery County, Indiana.

History

A post office was established at Smartsburg in 1886, and remained in operation until 1899.[3] The community is said to be named either for the smartweed in the area or a member of the local Smart family.[4]

Geography

Smartsburg is located at 40°02′49″N 86°49′43″W / 40.04694°N 86.82861°W / 40.04694; -86.82861.

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. "Montgomery County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 7 September 2015.
  4. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 303. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.


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