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Cold Springs
Cold Springs, Indiana is located in Dearborn County, Indiana
Cold Springs, Indiana
Cold Springs, Indiana
Location in Dearborn County, Indiana
Country United States
State Indiana
County Dearborn
Township Sparta
Elevation
787 ft (240 m)
ZIP code
47032
FIPS code 18-14230
GNIS feature ID 449642

Cold Springs is a small, unincorporated community located in Dearborn County, in the state of Indiana, United States. An unincorporated community means it's a group of homes or businesses that isn't officially part of a city or town. It's found within Sparta Township.

Discovering Cold Springs' Past

Cold Springs has a simple but important history. It was once a busy spot because of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.

The Railroad's Role in Cold Springs

In the past, Cold Springs served as a station along the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad line. This meant trains would stop here. It was also a "shipping point." This means goods and products from the area could be loaded onto trains and sent to other places. The railroad helped connect Cold Springs to the wider world.

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