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Gatchel, Indiana
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 Gatchel, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Gatchel, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Perry |
| Township | Anderson |
| Elevation | 715 ft (218 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
47586
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 450948 |
Gatchel is an unincorporated community in Anderson Township, Perry County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
A post office was established at Gatchel in 1895, and remained in operation until 1944. Roy Gatchell is said to have served as an early postmaster, according to local history.
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