Frenchtown, Indiana facts for kids
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Frenchtown, Indiana
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Harrison County's location in Indiana
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Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Harrison |
Township | Spencer |
Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
ZIP code |
47115
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FIPS code | 18-26008 |
GNIS feature ID | 434836 |
Frenchtown is an unincorporated community in Spencer Township, Harrison County, Indiana.
History
Frenchtown was first settled in 1840 by a colony of French immigrants. A post office was established at Frenchtown in 1873, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905.
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