Fritchton, Indiana | |
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Coordinates: 38°40′49″N 87°25′23″W / 38.68028°N 87.42306°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] |
Fritchton is an unincorporated community in Palmyra Township, Knox County, Indiana approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) east of Vincennes.
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.
Fritchton is located at 38°40′49″N 87°25′23″W / 38.68028°N 87.42306°W.
Emil H. Fritch was the first postmaster.
Fritchton, Indiana | |
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Coordinates: 38°40′49″N 87°25′23″W / 38.68028°N 87.42306°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] |
Fritchton is an unincorporated community in Palmyra Township, Knox County, Indiana approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) east of Vincennes.
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.
Fritchton is located at 38°40′49″N 87°25′23″W / 38.68028°N 87.42306°W.
Emil H. Fritch was the first postmaster.