New Frankfort, Indiana | |
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Unincorporated community | |
Coordinates: 38°44′12″N 85°42′40″W / 38.73667°N 85.71111°WCoordinates: 38°44′12″N 85°42′40″W / 38.73667°N 85.71111°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Scott |
Township | Johnson |
Elevation | 636 ft (194 m) |
Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
• Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
ZIP code | 47170 |
Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
GNIS feature ID | 440047 |
New Frankfort is an unincorporated community in Johnson Township, Scott County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
New Frankfort was founded in 1838, and named after Frankfort, Kentucky, the native home of a large share of the early settlers.
A post office was established at New Frankfort in 1838, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1901.
New Frankfort is located at 38°44′12″N 85°42′40″W / 38.73667°N 85.71111°W.