Lewisville, Owen County, Indiana facts for kids
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Lewisville, Indiana
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 Lewisville, Owen County, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Lewisville, Owen County, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Owen, Morgan |
| Township | Harrison, Ashland |
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47456
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 437808 |
Lewisville is a small, unincorporated community. It is located in the northeast part of Harrison Township. This area is in Owen County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
Lewisville is found near the meeting point of County Road 700 East and West Lewisville Road. It is about twenty miles northeast of Spencer. Spencer is the county seat for Owen County. This community also sits right on the border between Owen County and Morgan County.
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History of Lewisville
The community of Lewisville was named to honor some of the first families who settled there. These early settlers played a big part in the area's beginnings. Lewisville was officially established in 1859.
Exploring Lewisville's Geography
Lewisville is in a rural area. There are a few interesting places nearby that are part of its local geography.
Nearby Locations of Interest
- Shenandoah Flying Field Airport: About five miles south of Lewisville, you can find the Shenandoah Flying Field Airport. It is located on County Road 700 East. This airport is on the west side of Butler Creek.
- Ellis Lake Dam: About three miles south of Lewisville is the Ellis Lake Dam. It is located on Ellis Lake Road, just west of County Road 700 East. Dams like this help control water flow and create lakes.
Local School Information
Students living in Lewisville attend schools within the Spencer-Owen Community Schools district. This district includes Owen Valley Community High School. This is where older students go for their high school education.
