Jacksonville, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jacksonville, Indiana
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 Jacksonville, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Jacksonville, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Switzerland |
| Township | Jefferson |
| Elevation | 866 ft (264 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47842
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 436905 |
Jacksonville is a small place in Indiana, a state in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Jacksonville is located in Switzerland County, specifically within Jefferson Township.
A Look Back in Time
Jacksonville has a history that goes back a long way. The area was officially "platted" in 1815. This means someone drew up a map showing where streets and building lots would be. It was like planning out a new neighborhood.
Later, in 1841, a post office was opened in Jacksonville. This was an important place for people to send and receive letters and packages. The post office served the community for many years. However, it eventually closed down in 1867.
