Smartsburg, Indiana
Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
40°02′49″N 86°49′43″W / 40.04694°N 86.82861°W / 40.04694; -86.82861[1]
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Smartsburg is an unincorporated community in Union Township, Montgomery County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]
History
A post office was established at Smartsburg in 1886, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1899.[3] The community is said to be named either for the smartweed in the area or a member of the local Smart family.[4]
See also
References
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Smartsburg, Indiana
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Montgomery County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 7, 2015.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 303. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
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Municipalities and communities of Montgomery County, Indiana, United States
County seat: Crawfordsville
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