Sparksville, Indiana facts for kids
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Sparksville, Indiana
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 Sparksville, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Sparksville, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jackson |
| Township | Carr |
| Elevation | 564 ft (172 m) |
| ZIP code |
47260
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| FIPS code | 18-71702 |
| GNIS feature ID | 443912 |
Sparksville is an unincorporated community in Carr Township, Jackson County, Indiana.
History
Sparksville was platted in 1857. The community was named in honor of Stephen Sparks, who had operated a ferry near the town site. A post office was established at Sparksville in 1856, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1956.
Geography
Sparksville is located at 38°46′40″N 86°14′14″W / 38.77778°N 86.23722°W.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Sparksville has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
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