Kurtz, Indiana
Kurtz, Indiana | |
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Coordinates: 38°57′38″N 86°12′12″W / 38.96056°N 86.20333°WCoordinates: 38°57′38″N 86°12′12″W / 38.96056°N 86.20333°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Jackson |
Township | Owen |
Elevation | 597 ft (182 m) |
ZIP code | 47264 |
FIPS code | 18-40590[1] |
GNIS feature ID | 451126[2] |
Kurtz is an unincorporated community in Owen Township, Jackson County, Indiana.
History
Kurtz is a unincorporated community in Jackson County, Indiana. Its golden period was from 1950 to 1980 with it having an small economy and a moderate amount of residents. The most notable family was that of Arnold Fleetwood and Eva Fleetwood owning a gas station and convenience store. The gas station and convenience store are both no longer running. As of January 2021 Arnold is deceased and Eva's whereabouts are unknown. The name of Kurtz was taken from Colonel Harry Kurtz an attorney for the Evansville & Richmond or E & R Railroad who was instrumental in steering the rail lines through Owen and Salt Creek Townships.[citation needed]
Geography
Kurtz is located at 38°57′38″N 86°12′12″W / 38.96056°N 86.20333°W.
References
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Kurtz, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
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