Fort Ritner, Indiana
| Fort Ritner | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
|
A typical house in the community | |
  Fort Ritner | |
| Coordinates: 38°46′23″N 86°16′52″W / 38.77306°N 86.28111°WCoordinates: 38°46′23″N 86°16′52″W / 38.77306°N 86.28111°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Lawrence |
| Township | Guthrie |
| Elevation | 512 ft (156 m) |
| ZIP code | 47430 |
| FIPS code | 18-24268[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 434688[2] |
Fort Ritner is an unincorporated community in Guthrie Township, Lawrence County, Indiana.
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 / 38.77306°N 86.28111°W.
References
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "Fort Ritner, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
- ↑ History of Lawrence and Monroe Counties, Indiana: Their People, Industries, and Institutions. B.F. Bowen. 1914. p. 205.
- ↑ History of Lawrence and Monroe Counties, Indiana: Their People, Industries, and Institutions. B.F. Bowen. 1914. p. 45.
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