Palestine, Franklin County, Indiana

Palestine is an unincorporated town in Brookville Township, Franklin County, Indiana.

Palestine, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Palestine
Palestine
Coordinates: 39°25′02″N 84°55′40″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyFranklin
TownshipBrookville
Elevation968 ft (295 m)
ZIP code
47012
FIPS code18-57654[2]
GNIS feature ID440836

History

Palestine was platted in 1849.[3] It was named for the geographic region of Palestine.[4]

Geography

Palestine is located at 39°25′02″N 84°55′40″W.

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References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. Reifel, August Jacob (1915). History of Franklin County, Indiana: Her People, Industries, and Institutions. Windmill Publications. pp. 530. history franklin county indiana.
  4. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 255. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...called Palestine for the biblical region.



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