History · French

French’s history is
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The story so far

from Wikipedia & the U.S. Census

French Township is one of twelve townships in Adams County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,244, up from 1,083 at the 2010 census.

Between the 2010 and 2020 censuses its population grew from 1,083 to 1,244 (+15%). Half of its homes were built before 1971.

Wikipedia doesn’t have a history of French yet — the old photos, dates and memories neighbors add here are how it gets written.

Intro from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Population and housing: U.S. Census Bureau.

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Before
2000

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National Register of Historic Places

Nothing in French is on the National Register yet

That’s true of most small towns. It doesn’t mean French has no history, only that no one has written up a nomination. The closest listed place is Bethel Methodist Episcopal Church in Harrison, 5.5 miles away.