Enochsburg, Indiana

Enochsburg is an unincorporated community in Whitewater Township, Franklin County, Indiana.[1]

History

Enochsburg (historically called Enochburg and Enochsburgh) was platted in 1836, and named for its founder Enoch Abrahams.[2]

A post office was established at Enochsburg in 1837, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1906.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Enochsburg, Indiana
  2. Reifel, August Jacob (1915). History of Franklin County, Indiana. Windmill Publications. p. 167.
  3. "Franklin County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 7 September 2014. Retrieved 8 September 2014.

Coordinates: 39°20′03″N 85°17′51″W / 39.33417°N 85.29750°W / 39.33417; -85.29750


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