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.
Notable people
- John M. Bloss 1860, third President of Oregon State University, was born in New Philadelphia.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: New Philadelphia, Indiana
- ^ History of Lawrence, Orange, and Washington Counties, Indiana: From the Earliest Time to the Present. Higginson Book Company. 1884. pp. 790.
- ^ "Washington County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 8, 2016.
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