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New Philadelphia, Indiana

New Philadelphia is an unincorporated community in Franklin Township, Washington County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

New Philadelphia was originally called Philadelphia, and under the latter name was laid out in 1837.

A post office was established at New Philadelphia in 1833, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1938.

Geography

New Philadelphia is located at 38°37′36″N 85°58′13″W / 38.62667°N 85.97028°W / 38.62667; -85.97028.

Notable people

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: New Philadelphia, Indiana
  2. ^ History of Lawrence, Orange, and Washington Counties, Indiana: From the Earliest Time to the Present. Higginson Book Company. 1884. pp. 790.
  3. ^ "Washington County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 8, 2016.