Otisco is an

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in Charlestown Township, Clark County,

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History

Otisco was laid out in 1854 when the railroad was extended to that point. According to one source, the name might be borrowed from New York's

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. The Otisco post office was established in 1870.

Geography

Otisco is located at along

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in the northern corner of Charlestown Township. The northern fringe of the town extends into neighboring Oregon Township.

References

Unincorporated communities in Clark County, Indiana Unincorporated communities in Indiana Louisville metropolitan area Populated places established in 1854 1854 establishments in Indiana {{LouisvilleMSA-stub