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Martinsburg, Indiana

Martinsburg is an unincorporated community in Jackson Township, Washington County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

Martinsburg was founded in 1818 by Dr. Abner Martin, and named for him.

A post office was established at Martinsburg in 1830, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1919.

Geography

Martinsburg is located at 38°26′38″N 86°01′34″W / 38.44389°N 86.02611°W / 38.44389; -86.02611.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Martinsburg, Indiana
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ History of Lawrence, Orange, and Washington Counties, Indiana: From the Earliest Time to the Present. Higginson Book Company. 1884. pp. 782.
  4. ^ "Washington County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 8, 2016.