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Prescott, Indiana
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 Prescott, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Prescott, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Shelby |
| Township | Shelby |
| Elevation | 840 ft (256 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46176
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| GNIS feature ID | 441576 |
Prescott is an unincorporated community in Shelby Township, Shelby County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
Prescott was laid out in 1867 when the railroad was extended to that point.
A post office was established at Prescott in 1860, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905.
Geography
Prescott is located at 39°28′45″N 85°42′30″W / 39.47917°N 85.70833°W.
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