Hamburg, Clark County, Indiana facts for kids
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Hamburg
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Clark County's location in Indiana
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 Hamburg, Clark County, Indiana
Location in Clark County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Clark |
| Township | Silver Creek |
| Elevation | 492 ft (150 m) |
| ZIP code |
47172
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| FIPS code | 18-30546 |
| GNIS feature ID | 435630 |
Hamburg is a small community located in Clark County, Indiana, in the United States. It is an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own city government. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Silver Creek Township. Some parts of Hamburg are even found within the nearby towns of Clarksville and Sellersburg.
The Story of Hamburg
Hamburg was first established in the year 1837. It was given its name after the famous city of Hamburg, which is located in Germany. For a short time, from the 1830s until the 1850s, Hamburg even had its own post office, helping people send and receive letters.
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