Sexton, Indiana

Sexton is an unincorporated community in Center Township, Rush County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]

Sexton, Indiana
Sexton
Sexton
Coordinates: 39°42′00″N 85°26′05″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyRush
TownshipCenter
Elevation1,010 ft (310 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
46173
GNIS feature ID443229

History

An old variant name of the community was called Hamilton.[3] The community was laid out as Hamilton Station in 1883 as a stop on the railroad.[4]

A post office was established under the name Sexton in 1882, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903.[5]

Geography

Sexton is located at 39°42′00″N 85°26′05″W.

References


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