Martinsburg, Indiana
| Martinsburg | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
 Washington County's location in Indiana | |
  Martinsburg Location in Washington County | |
| Coordinates: 38°26′38″N 86°01′34″W / 38.44389°N 86.02611°WCoordinates: 38°26′38″N 86°01′34″W / 38.44389°N 86.02611°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Washington |
| Township | Jackson |
| Elevation[1] | 820 ft (250 m) |
| ZIP code | 47165 |
| Area code(s) | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-47430[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 438682 |
Martinsburg is an unincorporated community in Jackson Township, Washington County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3]
History
Martinsburg was founded in 1818 by Dr. Abner Martin, and named for him.[4]
A post office was established at Martinsburg in 1830, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1919.[5]
Geography
Martinsburg is located at 38°26′38″N 86°01′34″W / 38.44389°N 86.02611°W.
References
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2016-07-08.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "Martinsburg, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
- ↑ History of Lawrence, Orange, and Washington Counties, Indiana: From the Earliest Time to the Present. Higginson Book Company. 1884. p. 782.
- ↑ "Washington County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 8, 2016.
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