County Jackson ZIP code 47260 Elevation 172 m | State Indiana FIPS code 18-71702 Local time Tuesday 10:26 PM | |
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Sparksville is an unincorporated community in Carr Township, Jackson County, Indiana.
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Map of Sparksville, IN 47260, USA
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.
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.
References
Sparksville, Indiana Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA