New Lisbon, Indiana facts for kids
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New Lisbon, Indiana
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 New Lisbon, Indiana
Location in Indiana
New Lisbon, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Henry |
| Township | Dudley |
| Elevation | 1,099 ft (335 m) |
| ZIP code |
47366
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| FIPS code | 18-53154 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2830409 |
New Lisbon is a small, unincorporated community located in Henry County, Indiana. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government like a city or town. It's part of Dudley Township.
A Look Back at New Lisbon's History
New Lisbon has an interesting past! The area was first planned out and mapped in 1833. When it was first created, it had a different name: Jamestown.
How New Lisbon Got Its Name
The original name, Jamestown, was chosen to honor one of the people who helped start the community. His name was James Tomlinson, Jr. (1800-1881).
However, the name had to be changed later. This was because there was already another post office in Indiana with a very similar name. To avoid confusion, the community was renamed New Lisbon. It was named after a place called New Lisbon in Ohio. The post office in New Lisbon, Indiana, officially opened in 1836.
