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West Franklin, Indiana
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 West Franklin, Indiana
Location in Indiana
West Franklin, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Posey |
| Township | Marrs |
| Elevation | 367 ft (112 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
47620
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 445765 |
West Franklin is an unincorporated community in Marrs Township, Posey County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
West Franklin was laid out in 1837. A post office was established at West Franklin in 1837, and remained in operation until 1902. With the construction of the railroad, business activity shifted to nearby Caborn, and the town's population dwindled.
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