Sparksville, Indiana

Sparksville
Unincorporated community
Sparksville Sparksville
Coordinates: 38°46′40″N 86°14′14″W / 38.77778°N 86.23722°WCoordinates: 38°46′40″N 86°14′14″W / 38.77778°N 86.23722°W
Country	United States
State	Indiana
County	Jackson
Township	Carr
Elevation[1]	564 ft (172 m)
ZIP code	47260
FIPS code	18-71702[2]
GNIS feature ID	443912

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

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]

Geography

Sparksville is located at 38°46′40″N 86°14′14″W / 38.77778°N 86.23722°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.^[6]

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. 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. Climate Summary for Sparksville, Indiana