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Gatchel, Indiana
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 Gatchel, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Gatchel, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Perry |
| Township | Anderson |
| Elevation | 715 ft (218 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
47586
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 450948 |
Gatchel is an unincorporated community in Anderson Township, Perry County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
A post office was established at Gatchel in 1895, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1944. Roy Gatchell is said to have served as an early postmaster, according to local history.
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