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New Frankfort, Indiana
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 New Frankfort, Indiana
Location in Indiana
New Frankfort, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Scott |
| Township | Johnson |
| Elevation | 636 ft (194 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47170
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| 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.
History
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.
Geography
New Frankfort is located at 38°44′12″N 85°42′40″W / 38.73667°N 85.71111°W.
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