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Jeffersonville, Indiana

Located in Clark County, Indiana, Jeffersonville was established in 1802. Lewis and Clark assembled their Corps of Discovery in Jeffersonville. Across the Ohio River from Louisville, KY.
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Founded 1802 | Population 50,000 | Peak 50,000 (2024) | County Clark County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Jeffersonville, Indiana

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1802 Founded: Ohio River community.
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1803 Lewis & Clark: Lewis and Clark assembled corps here.
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1815 Incorporated: Jeffersonville was officially incorporated as a city.
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2010 Modern Era: Jeffersonville continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Jeffersonville

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Complete Historical Timeline

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1803 Culture
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1815 Government
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2010 Culture
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Did You Know?

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Lewis and Clark assembled their Corps of Discovery in Jeffersonville.
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Across the Ohio River from Louisville, KY.
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Big Four Bridge is a walking/cycling bridge to Louisville.
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Jeffersonville is located in Clark County, Indiana.
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Jeffersonville was founded in 1802.

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