Cambridge City, Indiana
| Cambridge City, Indiana | |
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| Town | |
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 Location in the state of Indiana |
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| Coordinates: 39°48′47″N 85°10′15″W / 39.81306°N 85.17083°WCoordinates: 39°48′47″N 85°10′15″W / 39.81306°N 85.17083°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Wayne |
| Township | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.02 sq mi (2.64 km2) |
| • Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 935 ft (285 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 1,870 |
| • Estimate (2012) | 1,841 |
| • Density | 1,851.5/sq mi (714.9/km2) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EST (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 47327 |
| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-09874 |
| GNIS feature ID | 431999 |
Cambridge City is a town in Jackson Township, Wayne County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,870 at the 2010 census.
Cambridge City was laid out and platted in 1836. The community was named after the city of Cambridge, in England.
The Cambridge City post office has been in operation since 1835.
Cambridge City experienced growth when the Whitewater Canal was extended to that point in 1846.
Situated along the historic National Road (U.S. Route 40), Cambridge City is currently a prominent destination for antique seekers.
The Cambridge City Historic District, Conklin-Montgomery House, and Lackey-Overbeck House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Cambridge City is located at 39°48′47″N 85°10′15″W / 39.81306°N 85.17083°W (39.812996, -85.170812).
According to the 2010 census, Cambridge City has a total area of 1.02 square miles (2.64 km2), of which 1.01 square miles (2.62 km2) (or 99.02%) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) (or 0.98%) is water.
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