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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 small community located in Orange County, Indiana, in the United States. It is known as a Census designated place, which means it's an area the government tracks for population numbers. It is not an officially incorporated city or town. Prospect is part of French Lick Township.
A Look Back: Prospect's History
The community of Prospect started a long time ago. It was first planned out in 1836. Back then, it was called New Prospect.
A post office opened in New Prospect in 1851. This made it easier for people to send and receive mail. However, the post office did not stay open for very long. It closed just two years later, in 1853.
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