Maxwell is an

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in Center Township, Hancock County,

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History

Maxwell was laid out and

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ted in 1881, and was named for a man who worked on building the railroad to the town. The Maxwell post office was established in 1882.

Geography

Maxwell is located at .

Education

Greenfield-Central Community School Corporation operates area schools, including Maxwell Intermediate School. The local high school is

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References

Unincorporated communities in Hancock County, Indiana Unincorporated communities in Indiana {{HancockCountyIN-geo-stub