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Coxton, Indiana

Coordinates: 38°49′46″N 86°33′40″W / 38.82944°N 86.56111°W / 38.82944; -86.56111
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Coxton, Indiana
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 / 38.82944°N 86.56111°W / 38.82944; -86.56111
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyLawrence
TownshipIndian Creek
Elevation512 ft (156 m)
ZIP code
47421
FIPS code18-15550[2]
GNIS feature ID450811[1]

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

History

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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]

References

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  1. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Coxton, Indiana
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  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.