Coxton, Indiana
| Coxton | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Coxton  Coxton | |
| Coordinates: 38°49′46″N 86°33′40″W / 38.82944°N 86.56111°WCoordinates: 38°49′46″N 86°33′40″W / 38.82944°N 86.56111°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Lawrence |
| Township | Indian Creek |
| Elevation | 512 ft (156 m) |
| ZIP code | 47421 |
| FIPS code | 18-15550[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 450811[2] |
Coxton is an unincorporated community in Indian Creek Township, Lawrence County, Indiana.
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 / 38.82944°N 86.56111°W.
References
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on September 11, 2013. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "Coxton, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "Lawrence County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 8 December 2015. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
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