New Frankfort, Indiana
New Frankfort is an unincorporated community in Johnson Township, Scott County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
New Frankfort was founded in 1838, and named after Frankfort, Kentucky, the native home of a large share of the early settlers.
A post office was established at New Frankfort in 1838, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1901.
References
- ^ 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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