8-K

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 20, 2009

First Financial Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Indiana	000-16759	35-1546989
(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

P. O. Box 540 , Terre Haute, Indiana	47808
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 812-238-6264

(Former name or former address if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

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o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On May 20, 2009, First Financial Corporation issued a press release to report the declaration of the semi-annual dividend of $.45 per share payable July 1, 2009 to shareholders of record on June 15, 2009. The release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c) Exhibits.

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release, dated May 20, 2009 issued by First Financial Corporation. This exhibit shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	First Financial Corporation
Dated: May 20, 2009	(s) Norman L. Lowery
	Norman L. Lowery Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Dated: May 20, 2009	(s) Michael A. Carty
	Michael A. Carty Secretary/Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.

Description

99.1

Press Release, dated May 20, 2009 issued by First Financial Corporation. This exhibit shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE	For more information contact:
May 20, 2009	Michael A. Carty at (812) 238-6000

First Financial Corporation Declares Semi-Annual Dividend

TERRE HAUTE, INDIANA – The directors of First Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: THFF) have declared a semi-annual dividend of 45 cents per share payable on July 1, 2009, to shareholders of record at the close of business June 15, 2009. Today’s declaration increases the total dividend paid in 2009 to 90 cents per share, a 2.3% increase from 2008.

Donald E. Smith, Chairman, noted that the corporation’s performance has made it possible to increase dividends to shareholders for 21 consecutive years.

“Even in difficult economic times, First Financial Corporation continues to produce reliable returns for shareholders,” he said. “Our financial strength and stability is reflected in the longevity of First Financial Bank, which this year is celebrating 175 years of continuous service-an impressive milestone by any measure.”

First Financial Corporation is the holding company for First Financial Bank N.A., with 48 banking centers in western Indiana and eastern Illinois; The Morris Plan Company of Terre Haute; and Forrest Sherer, Inc., a full service insurance agency.