Palestine in Franklin County sits along State Road 252 about 5 miles east of Brookville. Paul Holliday laid out this village in October 1847. A post office opened on February 21, 1848 and closed on April 2, 1906. The post office was named Wynn for John Wynn, a local surveyor and justice of the peace. The village was named for the biblical region.
Other Palestines?
Palestine was a popular choice for town names. Three other Hoosier communities have some history involving the name Palestine.
Palestine (Kosciukso) – This Palestine was established in 1830s and captured the coveted Palestine name for its post office. I look forward to visiting this community soon!
New Palestine (Hancock) – What is now known as New Palestine once operated under 3 names. The railroad was called Palestine. The town was called New Palestine, and the post office was called Sugar Creek. With Palestine in Kosciusko County and the confusion of three names, the post office and railroad were renamed.
Poseyville (Posey) – This Palestine was laid out in 1840. The post office was established in February 1843 and called Poseyville. The town eventually became known as Poseyville.
Source: Baker, Ronald L. From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier place names in folklore and history. Bloomington: Indiana Press, 1995. Print.
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