Sparksville, Indiana | |
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Coordinates: 38°46′40″N 86°14′14″W / 38.77778°N 86.23722°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Jackson |
Township | Carr |
Elevation | 564 ft (172 m) |
ZIP code | 47260 |
FIPS code | 18-71702[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 443912[1] |
Sparksville is an unincorporated community in Carr Township, Jackson County, Indiana.
Sparksville was platted in 1857.[3] The community was named in honor of Stephen Sparks, who had operated a ferry near the town site.[4] A post office was established at Sparksville in 1856, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1956.[5] A ferry bridge was built east of Sparksville in 1890.[6]
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.[7]