Christiansburg, Indiana facts for kids
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Christiansburg, Indiana
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Brown County's location in Indiana
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 Christiansburg, Indiana
Location in Brown County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Brown |
| Township | Van Buren |
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47201
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| Area code(s) | 812 & 930 |
| FIPS code | 18-12592 |
| GNIS feature ID | 450775 |
Christiansburg is a small, unincorporated community located in Van Buren Township, Brown County, in the state of Indiana. An unincorporated community means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
History
Christiansburg was established a long time ago, around the year 1850. People believe it might have been named after a person named Colonel William Christian. For many years, Christiansburg had its own post office, which helped people send and receive mail. However, the post office eventually closed down in 1902.
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