Freeport, Indiana | |
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Coordinates: 39°39′31″N 85°43′33″W / 39.65861°N 85.72583°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Shelby |
Township | Hanover |
Elevation | 810 ft (247 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 46161 |
GNIS feature ID | 434821 |
Freeport is an unincorporated community in Hanover Township, Shelby County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]
Freeport was platted in 1836.[3] The community was so named for its status as a shipping point.[4] A post office was established at Freeport in 1837, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902.[5]
Freeport is located at 39°39′31″N 85°43′33″W / 39.65861°N 85.72583°W.