Fritchton, Indiana

Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Fritchton is an unincorporated community in Palmyra Township, Knox County, Indiana approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) east of Vincennes.

CountryUnited States
Elevation
531 ft (162 m)
ZIP code
47591
FIPS code18-26062[1]
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Fritchton, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Fritchton, Indiana is located in Indiana
Fritchton, Indiana
Fritchton, Indiana
Location within Indiana
Fritchton, Indiana is located in the United States
Fritchton, Indiana
Fritchton, Indiana
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 38°40′49″N 87°25′23″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyKnox
TownshipPalmyra
Elevation
531 ft (162 m)
ZIP code
47591
FIPS code18-26062[1]
GNIS feature ID434873[2]
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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.

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