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Fritchton, Indiana

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Fritchton
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyKnox
TownshipPalmyra
Elevation
531 ft (162 m)
ZIP code
47591
FIPS code18-26062[1]
GNIS feature ID434873[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 / 38.68028; -87.42306.

References

  1. ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ^ "Fritchton, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
  3. ^ "Knox County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 November 2014.
  4. ^ 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.