Fritchton, Indiana facts for kids
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Fritchton, Indiana
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 Fritchton, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Fritchton, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Knox |
| Township | Palmyra |
| Elevation | 531 ft (162 m) |
| ZIP code |
47591
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| FIPS code | 18-26062 |
| GNIS feature ID | 434873 |
Fritchton is an unincorporated community in Palmyra Township, Knox County, Indiana approximately 4 miles east of Vincennes, IN.
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.[3]
Geography
Fritchton is located at 38°40′49″N 87°25′23″W / 38.68028°N 87.42306°W.
3. Fritchton High School Alumni Facebook page.
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