Sexton, Indiana facts for kids
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Sexton, Indiana
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 Sexton, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Sexton, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Rush |
| Township | Center |
| Elevation | 1,004 ft (306 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46173
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| GNIS feature ID | 443229 |
Sexton is a small, unincorporated community located in Rush County, Indiana. An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own local government. Instead, it's usually part of a larger county or township. Sexton is specifically found within Center Township.
History of Sexton
Early Days as Hamilton Station
Sexton was once known by a different name: Hamilton. In 1883, the community was officially established as Hamilton Station. This name came about because it was a stop along a railroad line. Railroads were very important back then for travel and moving goods.
The Post Office at Sexton
A post office was opened in Sexton in 1882. This meant people living there could send and receive mail more easily. However, the post office did not stay open forever. It was closed down in 1903. Even though the post office is gone, the name Sexton stuck around for the community.
