Oak Forest, Indiana
Oak Forest is an unincorporated community in Butler Township, Franklin County, Indiana.[1]
History
A post office was established at Oak Forest in 1848, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1907.[2]
In 1915, Oak Forest had a general store, two blacksmith shops, and a saloon.[3]
The Oak Forest General Store operated until approximately the year 2000. It has a new owner and is reopening in late 2015 or 2016.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Oak Forest, Indiana
- ^ "Franklin County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
- ^ Reifel, August Jacob (1915). History of Franklin County, Indiana. Windmill Publications. p. 137.
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