New Hope, Indiana facts for kids
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New Hope
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 New Hope, Indiana
Location in Indiana
New Hope, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Owen |
| Township | Franklin |
| Elevation | 522 ft (159 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47460
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 440057 |
New Hope is a small, quiet place in Owen County, Indiana. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city.
New Hope is located in the southeastern part of Franklin Township. It sits about nine miles southwest of Spencer, which is the main town of Owen County. The community is found near the crossing of two roads: County Road 740 South and County Road 285 West. New Hope is about 522 feet (159 meters) above sea level.
History of New Hope
The community of New Hope got its name from a local church. This church was called the New Hope Church. It was an important place for the people living there. The community has been around since 1859.
Geography and Location
New Hope is in a rural area with natural features. It is located on the east bank of a stream called Raccoon Creek. Another smaller stream, Lick Creek, flows into Raccoon Creek very close to the community.
The area around New Hope has several old cemeteries. These include Burton Cemetery, Camden Cemetery, and Leach Cemetery. These cemeteries are important historical sites for the community. They show the long history of families who have lived in the area.
Local Schools
Students living in New Hope attend schools that are part of the Spencer-Owen Community Schools district. This district serves the wider area around New Hope. One of the schools in this district is Owen Valley Community High School. This high school provides education for older students in the community.
Entertainment and Local Culture
New Hope is close to a place that became famous on TV. About two miles west of the community was a business called Country Auto Parts. This business was the main setting for a reality TV show. The show was called "Porter Ridge" and it aired in 2013. It showed the daily lives of people working at the auto parts store.
