Otisco, Indiana

Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Otisco is an unincorporated community in Charlestown Township, Clark County, Indiana.

Elevation673 ft (205 m)
FIPS code18-57222[2]
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Otisco
Clark County's location in Indiana
Clark County's location in Indiana
Otisco is located in Clark County, Indiana
Otisco
Otisco
Location in Clark County
Coordinates: 38°32′34″N 85°39′58″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyClark
TownshipOregon
Elevation673 ft (205 m)
ZIP code
47163
FIPS code18-57222[2]
GNIS feature ID2830332[1]
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History

Otisco was laid out in 1854 when the railroad was extended to that point.[3] According to one source, the name might be borrowed from New York's Otisco Lake.[4]

The Otisco post office was established in 1870.[5]

Geography

Otisco is located 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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