Charlottesville, Indiana

Unincorporated community and Census-designated place in Indiana, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Charlottesville is an unincorporated community in Hancock and Rush counties in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1] The Hancock County portion is in Jackson Township, while the Rush County portion is in Ripley Township.[3]

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Charlottesville, Indiana
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Charlottesville is located in Indiana
Charlottesville
Charlottesville
Charlottesville is located in the United States
Charlottesville
Charlottesville
Coordinates: 39°47′28″N 85°36′43″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountiesHancock, Rush
TownshipsJackson (H), Ripley (R)
Elevation948 ft (289 m)
Population
 (2012)
  Total
631
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
46117
Area code765
FIPS code18-12196[2]
GNIS feature ID2830398[1]
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History

Charlottesville was laid out and platted in 1830.[4] The community's name most likely was a transfer from Charlottesville, Virginia.[5] It was for a time incorporated as a town, from 1867.[6]

The Charlottesville post office has been in operation since 1831.[7]

Demographics

The United States Census Bureau delineated Charlottesville as a census designated place in the 2022 American Community Survey.[8]

Transportation

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Education

Eastern Hancock Community School Corporation services the towns of Charlottesville, Wilkinson, Shirley, Warrington, and surrounding areas in eastern Hancock County. It consists of one elementary school (Grades K - 5), one middle school (Grades 6 - 8), and one high school (Grades 9 - 12).

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