New Market, Clark County, Indiana facts for kids

New Market is a small place in Clark County, Indiana, in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's usually managed by the county.

A Glimpse into New Market's Past

New Market has an interesting history! It was first settled a long time ago, back in 1839. When it was first established, it had a different name: Oregon.

For many years, people in Oregon, which is now New Market, had a special place to send and receive letters. A post office was open there from 1846 until 1910. This post office helped connect the community to the rest of the world for over 60 years!