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 a small, unincorporated community located in Spencer County, Indiana, in the United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. It's part of Huff Township.
A Look Back: New Boston's History
New Boston was first started in 1851. People believe it was named after the much larger city of Boston, Massachusetts. Imagine a new place getting its name from a famous older one!
A post office opened in New Boston in 1852. This was a busy place where people could send and receive letters. The post office served the community for many years before it closed down in 1868.
Where is New Boston?
New Boston is located in the state of Indiana. You can find it at specific coordinates: 38 degrees, 3 minutes, 31 seconds North and 86 degrees, 48 minutes, 37 seconds West. These numbers are like a unique address on a map, helping you pinpoint exactly where New Boston is in the world. It's part of Spencer County.
