Sparta, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sparta
|
|
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Dearborn |
| Township | Sparta |
| Elevation | 915 ft (279 m) |
| ZIP code |
47032
|
| GNIS feature ID | 443917 |
Sparta is an unincorporated community in Sparta Township, Dearborn County, Indiana.
History
A post office was established at Sparta in 1846, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904. Sparta took its name from Sparta Township.
Sparta's progress in the 1840s was checked by an outbreak of cholera.
Geography
Sparta is located at 39°06′19″N 85°02′43″W / 39.10528°N 85.04528°W.
All content from Kiddle encyclopedia articles (including the article images and facts) can be freely used under Attribution-ShareAlike license, unless stated otherwise. Cite this article:
Sparta, Indiana Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.