Fritchton, Indiana
Fritchton is an unincorporated community in Palmyra Township, Knox County, Indiana approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) east of Vincennes.
History
A post office was established at Fritchton in 1893, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1915. Emil H. Fritch served as postmaster. 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 / 38.68028°N 87.42306°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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