Charlottesville, Indiana facts for kids
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Charlottesville, Indiana
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Charlottesville Friends Church
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 Charlottesville, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Charlottesville, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| Counties | Hancock, Rush |
| Townships | Jackson (H), Ripley (R) |
| Elevation | 942 ft (287 m) |
| Population
(2012)
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| • Total | 631 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46117
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-12196 |
| GNIS feature ID | 432430 |
Charlottesville is an unincorporated community in Hancock and Rush counties in the U.S. state of Indiana. The Hancock County portion is in Jackson Township, while the Rush County portion is in Ripley Township.
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History
Charlottesville was laid out and platted in 1830. The community's name most likely was a transfer from Charlottesville, Virginia. It was for a time incorporated as a town, from 1867.
The Charlottesville post office has been in operation since 1831.
Geography
Charlottesville is located at 39°47′25″N 85°36′46″W / 39.79028°N 85.61278°W.
Transportation
Major Roads
U.S. Route 40
I-70
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).
