Coxton, Indiana

Coxton
Unincorporated community
Coxton
Coxton
Coordinates: 38°49′46″N 86°33′40″W / 38.82944°N 86.56111°W / 38.82944; -86.56111Coordinates: 38°49′46″N 86°33′40″W / 38.82944°N 86.56111°W / 38.82944; -86.56111
Country United States
State Indiana
County Lawrence
Township Indian Creek
Elevation 512 ft (156 m)
ZIP code 47421
FIPS code 18-15550[1]
GNIS feature ID 450811[2]

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

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 / 38.82944°N 86.56111°W / 38.82944; -86.56111.

References

  1. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on September 11, 2013. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ↑ "Coxton, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. 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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