Acton, Indiana facts for kids
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Acton, Indiana
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 Acton, Indiana
Location in Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| City | Indianapolis |
| County | Marion |
| Township | Franklin |
| Founded | 1852 |
| Named for | General Acton |
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| ZIP code |
46259
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| Area code(s) | 317 |
Acton is a small community found in the southeastern part of Marion County, Indiana, United States. It became part of the city of Indianapolis in 1969. This happened because of a law called Unigov. The community was named after an early settler, General Acton.
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History of Acton
How Acton Got Its Name
The community was first called Farmersville. But in 1854, the U.S. Postal Service found out there was already another town named Farmersville in Posey County, Indiana. So, the town was renamed Acton.
The Acton Camp Ground
From 1859 to 1905, a group of Methodists ran a special place called the Acton Camp Ground. It was about 40 acres large, just north of the town. It was located near the corner of Southport and Acton roads. People could easily get there by train, thanks to an agreement with the Indianapolis and Cincinnati Railroad.
A fire sadly destroyed the camp buildings in 1864. But the group worked hard and rebuilt them. Then, another fire happened in 1905. This time, they couldn't raise enough money to rebuild the camp. So, the land was sold.
Famous People from Acton
Actress Marjorie Main was born in Acton in 1890. Her birth name was Mary Tomlinson. She later moved from Acton to Elkhart, Indiana, when she was a child.
Notable People
- Marjorie Main: She was an American actress known for her unique characters. She was even nominated for an Oscar!
