New Palestine, Indiana
[5] A petition for the incorporation of New Palestine as a town was dated May 22, 1871, and presented to the board of county commissioners at the June session of 1871.Through the efforts of E.F. Faut and Congressman Bynum, the name of the post office was changed from Sugar Creek to New Palestine on January 16, 1889, and the name of the railroad station and express office were also changed to New Palestine.According to the 2010 census, New Palestine has a total area of 1.09 square miles (2.82 km2), all land.It is adjacent to Warren and Franklin township to its west and Shelby County to its south.New Palestine High School is arguably the central hub of the town.Countless events occur year-round in the area, the most attended including football and basketball games, the beginning of the annual New Palestine Parade, and the annual Fall festival at the Lion's Club.
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