Fletcher, Indiana
| Fletcher | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Fletcher | |
| Coordinates: 40°54′43″N 86°19′58″W / 40.91194°N 86.33278°WCoordinates: 40°54′43″N 86°19′58″W / 40.91194°N 86.33278°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Fulton |
| Township | Wayne |
| Elevation | 797 ft (243 m) |
| ZIP code | 46939 |
| FIPS code | 18-23629[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 434594[2] |
Fletcher or Fletcher Lake is an unincorporated community in Wayne Township, Fulton County, Indiana.
History
A post office was established at Fletcher in 1888, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904.[3] The name of the community honors John Fletcher, a pioneer settler.[4]
Geography
Fletcher is located at 40°54′43″N 86°19′58″W / 40.91194°N 86.33278°W, next to Fletcher Lake.
References
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "Fletcher, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
- ↑ "Fulton County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 10 September 2014.
- ↑ "Places to see, things to do in Fulton Co.". The Rochester Sentinel. Archived from the original on November 27, 2013. Retrieved 10 September 2014.
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