Coxton, Indiana

Coxton is an unincorporated community in Indian Creek Township, Lawrence County, Indiana.

Coxton, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Coxton is located in Indiana
Coxton
Coxton
Coxton is located in the United States
Coxton
Coxton
Coordinates: 38°49′46″N 86°33′40″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyLawrence
TownshipIndian Creek
Elevation
512 ft (156 m)
ZIP code
47421
FIPS code18-15550[1]
GNIS feature ID450811[2]

History

Coxton had its start by the building of the railroad through that territory.[3] A post office was established at Coxton in 1890, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903.[4]

Geography

Coxton is located at 38°49′46″N 86°33′40″W.

References
  1. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. "Coxton, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved October 10, 2009.
  3. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 104. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. This village was established as a railroad station.
  4. "Lawrence County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on December 8, 2015. Retrieved December 31, 2014.


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