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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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Fruitdale, Indiana

Fruitdale is an unincorporated community in Jackson Township, Brown County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

A post office was established at Fruitdale in 1909, and remained in operation until 1937. The community was likely named from fruit orchards nearby.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fruitdale, Indiana
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "Brown County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on September 3, 2014. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
  4. ^ 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. ...it is generally believed that it comes from the location of the village, in the fruit belt.