Fort Ritner, Indiana

Fort Ritner is an unincorporated community in Guthrie Township, Lawrence County, Indiana.

Fort Ritner, Indiana
Unincorporated community
A typical house in the community
Fort Ritner
Fort Ritner
Coordinates: 38°46′23″N 86°16′52″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyLawrence
TownshipGuthrie
Elevation
512 ft (156 m)
ZIP code
47430
FIPS code18-24268[1]
GNIS feature ID434688[2]

History

Fort Ritner was platted in 1857.[3] It was named for Michael Ritner, a railroad employee.[4]

Geography

Fort Ritner is located at 38°46′23″N 86°16′52″W.

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References
  1. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "Fort Ritner, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
  3. History of Lawrence and Monroe Counties, Indiana: Their People, Industries, and Institutions. B.F. Bowen. 1914. pp. 205.
  4. History of Lawrence and Monroe Counties, Indiana: Their People, Industries, and Institutions. B.F. Bowen. 1914. pp. 45.



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