Maxville, Spencer County, Indiana facts for kids
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Maxville
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 Maxville, Spencer County, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Maxville, Spencer County, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Spencer |
| Township | Huff |
| Elevation | 397 ft (121 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
47531
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| GNIS feature ID | 438749 |
Maxville is a small, unincorporated community located in Spencer County, Indiana, in the United States. Being "unincorporated" means it does not have its own separate local government like a city or town. Instead, it is part of a larger area called Huff Township.
Maxville's Story
Maxville was established a long time ago, in 1841. When a community is "laid out," it means someone planned where the streets, lots, and buildings would go. It is believed that a person named James McDaniel was the one who helped start Maxville. The community probably got its name from him.
Where is Maxville?
Maxville is located in the state of Indiana. Its exact location can be described using geographic coordinates. These coordinates are like an address system for any spot on Earth. Maxville is found at 38°00′03″N 86°49′35″W / 38.00083°N 86.82639°W. This means it is 38 degrees, 0 minutes, and 3 seconds north of the equator, and 86 degrees, 49 minutes, and 35 seconds west of the Prime Meridian.
