Fritchton, Indiana
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Fritchton is an
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in Palmyra Township, Knox County,
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approximately east of
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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. The school served grades 1 through 12.


Geography

Fritchton is located at .


References

Unincorporated communities in Knox County, Indiana Unincorporated communities in Indiana {{KnoxCountyIN-geo-stub