Ritchie, Indiana
Ritchie is an unincorporated community in Ohio Township, Spencer County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
Ritchie was named for R. Ritchie, the original owner of the town site.
Geography
Ritchie is located at 37°57′35″N 87°02′20″W / 37.95972°N 87.03889°W.
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved July 10, 2016.
- ^ "Ritchie, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved July 10, 2016.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 281. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...station was locate on land belonging to R. Ritchie.