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Martinsburg, Indiana
Washington County's location in Indiana
Washington County's location in Indiana
Martinsburg, Indiana is located in Washington County, Indiana
Martinsburg, Indiana
Martinsburg, Indiana
Location in Washington County, Indiana
Country United States
State Indiana
County Washington
Township Jackson
Elevation
820 ft (250 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47165
Area code(s) 812, 930
FIPS code 18-47430
GNIS feature ID 438682

Martinsburg is an unincorporated community in Jackson Township, Washington County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

Martinsburg was founded in 1818 by Dr. Abner Martin, and named for him.

A post office was established at Martinsburg in 1830, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1919.

Geography

Martinsburg is located at 38°26′38″N 86°01′34″W / 38.44389°N 86.02611°W / 38.44389; -86.02611.

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