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Smartsburg, Indiana

Smartsburg is an unincorporated community in Union Township, Montgomery County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

A post office was established at Smartsburg in 1886, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1899. The community is said to be named either for the smartweed in the area or a member of the local Smart family.

See also

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Smartsburg, Indiana
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "Montgomery County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 7, 2015.
  4. ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 303. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.