Martinsburg, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Martinsburg, Indiana
|
|
|---|---|
Washington County's location in Indiana
|
|
 Martinsburg, Indiana
Location in Washington County, Indiana
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Washington |
| Township | Jackson |
| Elevation | 820 ft (250 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47165
|
| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| FIPS code | 18-47430 |
| GNIS feature ID | 438682 |
Martinsburg is a small place in Indiana, United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town would. Instead, it's part of a larger area, Jackson Township, within Washington County.
The Story of Martinsburg
Martinsburg was started a long time ago, in the year 1818. A person named Dr. Abner Martin founded it. The community was named Martinsburg in his honor.
Early Communication
For many years, Martinsburg had its own post office. This was a place where people could send and receive letters and packages. The post office opened in 1830. It served the community for a long time, but it closed down in 1919.
Where is Martinsburg?
Martinsburg is located in the southern part of Indiana. You can find it at these coordinates: 38°26′38″N 86°01′34″W / 38.44389°N 86.02611°W. This tells you its exact spot on a map.
