Frenchtown is an

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in Spencer Township, Harrison County,

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History

Frenchtown was first settled in 1840 by a colony of French immigrants. A post office was established at Frenchtown in 1873, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905.

References

Unincorporated communities in Harrison County, Indiana Unincorporated communities in Indiana Louisville metropolitan area Populated places established in 1840 1840 establishments in Indiana {{LouisvilleMSA-stub