Bennettsville is an

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in Carr Township, Clark County,

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History

Bennettsville was laid out in 1838. It was likely named for Benedict Nugent, a local businessman. A post office was established at Bennettsville in 1847, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1924.

Geography

Bennettsville is located at .

References

Unincorporated communities in Clark County, Indiana Unincorporated communities in Indiana Louisville metropolitan area Populated places established in 1838 1838 establishments in Indiana {{LouisvilleMSA-stub