Paris, Indiana
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 8 November 2014.
- ↑ 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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Coordinates: 38°49′27″N 85°38′02″W / 38.82417°N 85.63389°W
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