West Franklin, Indiana
West Franklin is an unincorporated community in Marrs Township, Posey County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
West Franklin was laid out in 1837. A post office was established at West Franklin in 1837, and remained in operation until 1902. With the construction of the railroad, business activity shifted to nearby Caborn, and the town's population dwindled.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: West Franklin, Indiana
- ^ Leffel, John C. (1913). History of Posey County, Indiana. Standard Publishing Company. p. 115.
- ^ "Posey County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 1, 2015.
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