Paris is an unincorporated community in Jefferson and Jennings counties, Indiana, in the United States. [1]
History
A post office called Paris was established in 1820, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1841. [2] The community was named for Paris, in France. [3]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Paris, Indiana
- ^ "Jefferson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 8, 2014.
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^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995).
From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 256.
ISBN
978-0-253-32866-3.
...chosen by French Huguenot settlers for the French city.
Municipalities and communities of
Jefferson County, Indiana, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
Municipalities and communities of
Jennings County, Indiana, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
38°49′27″N 85°38′02″W / 38.82417°N 85.63389°W
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Paris is an unincorporated community in Jefferson and Jennings counties, Indiana, in the United States. [1]
History
A post office called Paris was established in 1820, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1841. [2] The community was named for Paris, in France. [3]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Paris, Indiana
- ^ "Jefferson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 8, 2014.
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^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995).
From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 256.
ISBN
978-0-253-32866-3.
...chosen by French Huguenot settlers for the French city.
Municipalities and communities of
Jefferson County, Indiana, United States | ||
|---|---|---|
| City | | |
| Towns | ||
| Townships | ||
| CDPs | ||
|
Other communities | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
Municipalities and communities of
Jennings County, Indiana, United States | ||
|---|---|---|
| City | | |
| Town | ||
| Townships | ||
| CDPs | ||
|
Other communities | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
38°49′27″N 85°38′02″W / 38.82417°N 85.63389°W
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| This Jefferson County, Indiana location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
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| This Jennings County, Indiana location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |