Otisco, Indiana facts for kids
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Otisco
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Clark County's location in Indiana
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 Otisco, Indiana
Location in Clark County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Clark |
| Township | Oregon |
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| ZIP code |
47163
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| FIPS code | 18-57222 |
| GNIS feature ID | 440733 |
Otisco is an unincorporated community in Charlestown Township, Clark County, Indiana.
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 Otisco Lake.
The Otisco post office was established in 1870.
Geography
Otisco is located at 38°32′32″N 85°40′02″W / 38.54222°N 85.66722°W along Indiana State Road 3 in the northern corner of Charlestown Township. The northern fringe of the town extends into neighboring Oregon Township.
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