Fritchton, Indiana
Appearance
Fritchton | |
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Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Knox |
Township | Palmyra |
Elevation | 531 ft (162 m) |
ZIP code | 47591 |
FIPS code | 18-26062[1] |
GNIS feature ID | 434873[2] |
Fritchton is an unincorporated community in Palmyra Township, Knox County, Indiana.
History
A post office was established at Fritchton in 1893, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1915.[3] Emil H. Fritch served as postmaster.[4] The high school was built in 1911 and closed in 1967.[3]
Geography
Fritchton is located at 38°40′49″N 87°25′23″W / 38.68028°N 87.42306°W.
References
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Fritchton, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
- ^ "Knox County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 140. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
Emil H. Fritch was the first postmaster.
3. Fritchton High School Alumni Facebook page.