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 a small, unincorporated community in Indiana, United States. It is located in Knox County, within Palmyra Township. An "unincorporated community" means it does not have its own local government like a city or town. Fritchton is about 4 miles east of the city of Vincennes.
Fritchton's Past: A Look at Its History
Fritchton once had its own post office. It was opened in 1893. This office helped people send and receive mail. The post office operated for about 22 years. It finally closed down in 1915. A person named Emil H. Fritch was in charge of the post office. He was known as the postmaster.
A high school was also built in Fritchton. It opened its doors in 1911. This school taught students from first grade all the way to twelfth grade. It served the community for many decades. The school eventually closed in 1967.
Where is Fritchton Located?
Fritchton is found in the state of Indiana. Its exact location is at coordinates 38 degrees, 40 minutes, 49 seconds North. It is also at 87 degrees, 25 minutes, 23 seconds West. This spot is in Knox County. The community sits in Palmyra Township.
