Jacksonville, Indiana facts for kids
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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 an unincorporated community in Jefferson Township, Switzerland County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
Jacksonville was platted in 1815. A post office was established at Jacksonville in 1841, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1867.
Black History Month on Kiddle
Famous African-American Scientists:
 | Ernest Everett Just |
 | Mary Jackson |
 | Emmett Chappelle |
 | Marie Maynard Daly |
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