Fort Ritner, Indiana facts for kids
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Fort Ritner, Indiana
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A typical house in the community
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 Fort Ritner, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Fort Ritner, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Lawrence |
| Township | Guthrie |
| Elevation | 515 ft (157 m) |
| ZIP code |
47430
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| FIPS code | 18-24268 |
| GNIS feature ID | 434688 |
Fort Ritner is an unincorporated community in Guthrie Township, Lawrence County, Indiana.
History
Fort Ritner was platted in 1857. It was named for Michael Ritner, a railroad employee who oversaw construction on the nearby tunnel.
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