Bennettsville, Indiana facts for kids
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Bennettsville
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Clark County's location in Indiana
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 Bennettsville, Indiana
Location in Clark County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Clark |
| Township | Carr |
| Elevation | 574 ft (175 m) |
| ZIP code |
47172
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| FIPS code | 18-04744 |
| GNIS feature ID | 430818 |
Bennettsville is a small place in Indiana, located in Clark County. It's what we call an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Carr Township.
A Look Back: Bennettsville's History
Bennettsville was first planned out in the year 1838. It was probably named after Benedict Nugent, who was a local businessman in the area at that time.
The Post Office
A post office was opened in Bennettsville in 1847. This was a very important place for the community! It allowed people to send and receive letters and packages. The post office served the community for many years until it closed down in 1924.
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