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Fort Ritner, Indiana

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Fort Ritner is an unincorporated community in Guthrie Township, Lawrence County, Indiana.

CountryUnited States
Elevation515 ft (157 m)
FIPS code18-24268[2]
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Fort Ritner, Indiana
A typical house in the community
A typical house in the community
Fort Ritner is located in Indiana
Fort Ritner
Fort Ritner
Location within Indiana
Fort Ritner is located in the United States
Fort Ritner
Fort Ritner
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 38°46′23″N 86°16′52″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyLawrence
TownshipGuthrie
Elevation515 ft (157 m)
ZIP code
47430
FIPS code18-24268[2]
GNIS feature ID434688[1]
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History

Fort Ritner was platted in 1857.[3] It was named for Michael Ritner, a railroad employee who oversaw construction on the nearby tunnel.[4][5]

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