Hillsboro, Henry County, Indiana facts for kids

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Hillsboro
Unincorporated community
Country United States
State Indiana
County Henry
Township Prairie
Elevation 1,086 ft (331 m)
ZIP code 47362
FIPS code 18-33880
GNIS feature ID 436215

Hillsboro is an unincorporated community in Prairie Township, Henry County, Indiana. It was formerly known as Dan Webster.

History

Hillsboro was platted in 1831. The town was named for its lofty elevation. The post office Hillsboro once contained had the name Dan Webster. This post office operated from 1851 until 1867.

Geography

Hillsboro is located at 39°58′05″N 85°19′54″W / 39.96806°N 85.33167°W / 39.96806; -85.33167.

Municipalities and communities of Henry County, Indiana, United States
City
Towns
Townships
  • Blue River
  • Dudley
  • Fall Creek
  • Franklin
  • Greensboro
  • Harrison
  • Henry
  • Jefferson
  • Liberty
  • Prairie
  • Spiceland
  • Stoney Creek
  • Wayne
Unincorporated
communities
Footnotes

‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

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