Hubbell is an
unincorporated community
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in the southwestern corner of
Jefferson Township,
Owen County, in the
U.S. state
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of
Indiana
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. It lies near the intersection of County Road 750 South (aka Hubbell Station) and Indiana Highway 157, which is a community nearly twenty miles southwest of the city of
Spencer, the
county seat
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. Its elevation is 528 feet (161 m), and it is located at (39.1830989 -87.0122322). This community is also known as Hubbells Station.
History
A post office was established at Hubbell in 1881, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1883. Mary E. Hubbell served as the postmaster.
Geography
* Eel River is south, while Lick Creek is east of this community.
* The Von Sloughs Airport is about two miles northeast of this community, and it is located on Coal City – Arney Road on the west side of Beech Creek (39.1967100 -86.9925097).
* Bush Cemetery is about two miles north of this community, and it is located on the south side of Indiana Highway 157 (39.2042097 -87.0269549).
* Little John Cemetery is about two miles north of this community, and it is located on the south side of Col City- Arney Road (39.2005988 -87.0000099).
School districts
* Spencer-Owen Community Schools, including a
high school
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.
Political districts
*
State House District 46
*
State Senate District 39
References
External links
Roadside Thoughts for Hubbell, Indiana
Unincorporated communities in Owen County, Indiana
Unincorporated communities in Indiana
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