New Philadelphia, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
New Philadelphia, Indiana
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Washington County's location in Indiana
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 New Philadelphia, Indiana
Location in Washington County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Washington |
| Township | Franklin |
| Elevation | 935 ft (285 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47167
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 440097 |
New Philadelphia is a small, unincorporated community in Franklin Township, Washington County, in the state of Indiana, 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.
A Look Back: New Philadelphia's History
New Philadelphia was first planned and settled way back in 1837. It was originally just called Philadelphia.
A post office, where people could send and receive mail, opened here in 1833. It served the community for many years until it closed down in 1938.
Where is New Philadelphia?
You can find New Philadelphia on a map at these coordinates: 38 degrees, 37 minutes, 36 seconds North latitude and 85 degrees, 58 minutes, 13 seconds West longitude. This helps pinpoint its exact spot in Indiana.
Famous Faces from New Philadelphia
One notable person from New Philadelphia is John M. Bloss. He was born here in 1860. Later in his life, he became the third President of Oregon State University, which is a big college.
