Fickle, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fickle
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 Fickle, Indiana
Location in Clinton County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Clinton |
| Township | Washington |
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
| ZIP code |
46041
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| FIPS code | 18-23134 |
| GNIS feature ID | 446766 |
Fickle is a small place in Indiana, United States. It is not a city or a town with its own government. Instead, it is called an unincorporated community. This means it is part of a larger area, like Washington Township in Clinton County.
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A Look Back at Fickle's History
How Fickle Got Its Name
Fickle was named after an early settler. His name was Isaac Fickle. He was one of the first people to live in Washington Township.
The Railroad Connection
Fickle became a small stop along a railroad line. This railroad was called the Toledo, St. Louis and Western Railroad. People often called it the "Clover Leaf" Railroad. The town even has a church named after it, the Clover Leaf Church!
The Post Office in Fickle
A post office opened in Fickle in 1888. This was a place where people could send and receive mail. The post office stayed open for many years. However, it closed down in 1928.
