New Frankfort, Indiana
Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
38°44′12″N 85°42′40″W / 38.73667°N 85.71111°W / 38.73667; -85.71111[1]
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New Frankfort is an unincorporated community in Johnson Township, Scott County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]
History
New Frankfort was founded in 1838, and named after Frankfort, Kentucky, the native home of a large share of the early settlers.[2]
A post office was established at New Frankfort in 1838, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1901.[3]
References
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: New Frankfort, Indiana
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 237. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...platted on February 10, 1838, and named by settlers from Kentucky for the capital of their native state.
- ^ "Scott County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 4, 2015.
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Municipalities and communities of Scott County, Indiana, United States
County seat: Scottsburg
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