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Prospect, Indiana
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 Prospect, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Prospect, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Orange |
| Township | French Lick |
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47469
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2830485 |
Prospect is a Census designated place in French Lick Township, Orange County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
The community's original name was New Prospect. New Prospect was laid out in 1836.
A post office was established under the name New Prospect in 1851, but was soon discontinued, in 1853.
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