Fruitdale, Indiana

Fruitdale is an unincorporated community in Jackson Township, Brown County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3]

Fruitdale, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Brown County's location in Indiana
Fruitdale
Location in Brown County
Coordinates: 39°19′19″N 86°15′28″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyBrown
TownshipJackson
Elevation843 ft (257 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
46160
Area code(s)812 & 930
FIPS code18-26080[2]
GNIS feature ID434882

History

A post office was established at Fruitdale in 1909, and remained in operation until 1937.[4] The community was likely named from fruit orchards nearby.[5]

Geography

Fruitdale is located at 39°19′19″N 86°15′28″W.

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References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "Fruitdale, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved March 7, 2020.
  4. "Brown County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 3 September 2014. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
  5. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 140. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...it is generally believed that it comes from the location of the village, in the fruit belt.



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