Fredonia, Indiana

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Fredonia is an unincorporated community in Crawford County, Indiana, United States.[1]

History[]

Fredonia was platted in 1818.[2]

Fredonia held the county seat from 1822 until 1843.[3]: 54  Although it was prominent in its early years — Crawford County's first brick building was constructed in Fredonia — an 1889 county history observed that the community was never prosperous, and "The old houses are fast tumbling down and going to decay".[3]: 60  This lack of prosperity was due largely to its location: although it lies along the Ohio River, Fredonia has no landing, unlike other Crawford County settlements such as Leavenworth.[3]: 54 

A post office was established at Fredonia in 1819, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1965.[4]

References[]

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fredonia, Indiana
  2. ^ Cottman, George Streiby; Coleman, Christopher Bush; Esarey, Logan (1921). Indiana Magazine of History. p. 142.
  3. ^ a b c Biographical and Historical Souvenir for the Counties of Clark, Crawford, Harrison, Floyd, Jefferson, Jennings, Scott, and Washington, Indiana. Chicago printing Company. 1889.
  4. ^ "Crawford County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 3 September 2014. Retrieved 30 August 2014.

Coordinates: 38°10′41″N 86°22′59″W / 38.17806°N 86.38306°W / 38.17806; -86.38306

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