Fritchton, Indiana
Fritchton is an unincorporated community in Palmyra Township, Knox County, Indiana approximately 4 miles east of Vincennes, IN.
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| Coordinates: 38°40′49″N 87°25′23″W | |
| 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] |
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. The school served grades 1 through 12.
Geography
Fritchton is located at 38°40′49″N 87°25′23″W.
References
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- "Fritchton, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved October 17, 2009.
- "Knox County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved November 25, 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.
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