New Boston, Spencer County, Indiana facts for kids
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New Boston
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 New Boston, Spencer County, Indiana
Location in Indiana
New Boston, Spencer County, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Spencer |
| Township | Huff |
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
47531
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| GNIS feature ID | 440025 |
New Boston is an unincorporated community in Huff Township, Spencer County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
New Boston was laid out in 1851. The community most likely took its name from the larger city of Boston, Massachusetts.
A post office was established at New Boston in 1852, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1868.
Geography
New Boston is located at 38°03′31″N 86°48′37″W / 38.05861°N 86.81028°W.
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