Carwood, Indiana facts for kids

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Carwood
Unincorporated community
Clark County's location in Indiana
Clark County's location in Indiana
Country United States
State Indiana
County Clark
Township Carr
Elevation 499 ft (152 m)
ZIP code 47106
FIPS code 18-10630
GNIS feature ID 432202

Carwood is an unincorporated community in Carr Township, Clark County, Indiana.

History

It was previously known as Muddyfork or Muddy Fork after the stream that flows through the town. The post office was established as Muddy Fork in 1858. The post office was renamed Carwood in 1902, and it was discontinued in 1933. Carwood was likely named for John Carr, a pioneer settler.

Geography

Carwood is located at 38°26′54″N 85°51′50″W / 38.44833°N 85.86389°W / 38.44833; -85.86389.

Municipalities and communities of Clark County, Indiana, United States
Cities
Towns
Townships
  • Bethlehem
  • Carr
  • Charlestown
  • Jeffersonville
  • Monroe
  • Oregon
  • Owen
  • Silver Creek
  • Union
  • Utica
  • Washington
  • Wood
CDPs
Unincorporated
communities
Footnotes

‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

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