Paris,_Indiana

Paris, Indiana

Paris, Indiana

Unincorporated community in Indiana, U.S.

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

  1. [1]
    U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Paris, Indiana
  2. [2]
    "Jefferson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 8, 2014.
  3. [3]
    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.

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