Oak Forest, Indiana

Oak Forest is an unincorporated community in Butler Township, Franklin County, Indiana.[1]

History

A post office was established at Oak Forest in 1848, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1907.[2]

In 1915, Oak Forest had a general store, two blacksmith shops, and a saloon.[3]

The Oak Forest General Store operated until approximately the year 2000. It has a new owner and is reopening in late 2015 or 2016.

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Oak Forest, Indiana
  2. "Franklin County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
  3. Reifel, August Jacob (1915). History of Franklin County, Indiana. Windmill Publications. p. 137.

Coordinates: 39°23′05″N 85°05′07″W / 39.38472°N 85.08528°W / 39.38472; -85.08528


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