New Frankfort, Indiana Explained

Official Name:New Frankfort, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:New Frankfort
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Scott
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Johnson
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:38.7367°N -85.7111°W
Elevation Ft:633
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47170
Area Code:812, 930
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:440047

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.[1]

A post office was established at New Frankfort in 1838, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1901.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Baker, Ronald L.. From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. registration. October 1995. Indiana University Press. 978-0-253-32866-3. 237. ...platted on February 10, 1838, and named by settlers from Kentucky for the capital of their native state..
  2. Web site: Scott County . Jim Forte Postal History . 4 December 2015.