Fletcher, Indiana
Fletcher or Fletcher Lake is an unincorporated community in Wayne Township, Fulton County, Indiana.
Fletcher, Indiana | |
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| Coordinates: 40°54′43″N 86°19′58″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Fulton |
| Township | Wayne |
| Elevation | 797 ft (243 m) |
| ZIP code | 46939 |
| FIPS code | 18-23629[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 434594[2] |
History
A post office was established at Fletcher in 1888, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904.[3] The name of the community honors John Fletcher, a pioneer settler.[4]
Geography
Fletcher is located at 40°54′43″N 86°19′58″W, next to Fletcher Lake.
References
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- "Fletcher, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved October 17, 2009.
- "Fulton County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 10, 2014.
- "Places to see, things to do in Fulton Co". The Rochester Sentinel. Archived from the original on November 27, 2013. Retrieved September 10, 2014.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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