New Market, Clark County, Indiana Explained

New Market is an unincorporated community in Clark County, Indiana, in the United States.

History

New Market was originally called Oregon, and under the latter name was established in 1839.[1] A post office called Oregon operated from 1846 until 1910.[2]

References

38.5356°N -85.6169°W

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. 239. Formerly called Oregon, this village was laid out in 1839..
  2. Web site: Clark County . Jim Forte Postal History . 30 August 2014.