New Frankfort, Indiana
New Frankfort is an unincorporated community in 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 in operation at New Frankfort between 1838 and 1901.[3]
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 4 December 2015.
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Coordinates: 38°44′12″N 85°42′40″W / 38.73667°N 85.71111°W
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