Spearsville, Indiana facts for kids
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Spearsville, Indiana
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Brown County's location in Indiana
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 Spearsville, Indiana
Location in Brown County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Brown |
| Township | Hamblen |
| Elevation | 965 ft (294 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46160
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| Area code(s) | 812 & 930 |
| FIPS code | 18-71792 |
| GNIS feature ID | 443925 |
Spearsville is an unincorporated community in Hamblen Township, Brown County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
Spearsville was founded in about 1835. It was named for its founder, William Spears. A post office was established at Spearsville in 1855, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1907.
Geography
Spearsville is located at 39°19′50″N 86°11′47″W / 39.33056°N 86.19639°W.
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