Maxwell, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Maxwell, Indiana
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Post office on State Road 9
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 Maxwell, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Maxwell, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Hancock |
| Township | Center |
| Elevation | 912 ft (278 m) |
| ZIP code |
46154
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| FIPS code | 18-47736 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2830400 |
Maxwell is a small place in Hancock County, Indiana. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that doesn't have its own official town government. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Center Township.
A Look Back in Time
Maxwell was first planned and mapped out in 1881. This process, called platting, means someone drew up official maps showing where streets and buildings would go. The community was named after a person who helped build the railroad that came through the area. A post office was opened in Maxwell in 1882, helping people send and receive mail.
Schools in Maxwell
Students in Maxwell attend schools operated by the Greenfield-Central Community School Corporation. This is a group that manages all the public schools in the area. One of the schools located right in Maxwell is Maxwell Intermediate School. Older students from Maxwell go to Greenfield-Central High School for their high school education.
