Carp, Indiana facts for kids
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Carp, Indiana
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 Carp, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Carp, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Owen |
| Township | Montgomery |
| Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47460
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 432160 |
Carp is a small, unincorporated community in Owen County, Indiana. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. It's found in the northeastern part of Montgomery Township.
Carp is located near the meeting point of US Highway 231 and County Road 50 East. This spot is also known as Rocky Hill Road. The community is about eight miles north of Spencer, which is the main town and county seat of Owen County. Carp sits at an elevation of 722 feet (220 meters) above sea level. Its exact location is 39°23′6″N 86°45′39″W / 39.38500°N 86.76083°W.
Community History in Carp
A post office was opened in Carp in 1885. This was an important place for people to send and receive mail. The post office served the community for nearly 20 years. It closed down in 1904.
Exploring Carp's Geography
Carp is surrounded by interesting natural and historical spots. About three miles directly west of the community, you can find Smith Cemetery. This cemetery is located on County Road 200 West. Its coordinates are 39°23′28″N 86°48′19″W / 39.39111°N 86.80528°W.
Roughly three miles south of Carp is Amazon Lake. This lake is situated west of where US Highway 231 and Indiana Highway 67 meet. The coordinates for Amazon Lake are 39°21′16″N 86°44′51″W / 39.35444°N 86.74750°W.
Local School Information
Students living in Carp attend schools within the Spencer-Owen Community Schools district. This district serves many communities in Owen County. It includes Owen Valley Community High School, where older students go for their high school education.
