Fredericksburg is an unincorporated community in Posey Township, Washington County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2020 census, Fredericksburg had a population of 129. It had a population of 85 at the 2010 census, when it was a town.
History
Fredericksburg was laid out in 1815. It was named for Frederick Royse, the original owner of the town site. Fredericksburg was incorporated as a town in 1859. The town disincorporated in June 2012.
The Fredericksburg post office has been in operation since 1819.
Geography
Fredericksburg is located at (38.432609, -86.190128). It is located on the Blue River, just downriver from the confluence of its North and South Forks. The river was a valuable resource in the town's beginning as the construction of a water mill brought growth and prosperity to the town. As electricity nullified the need to be located near water, the river became a liability. The town, located on a floodplain, is prone to flooding. The frequent flooding pushed the town into decline, encouraging many residents and businesses to flee the town or move to higher land.
According to the 2010 census, Fredericksburg has a total area of , of which (or 98.02%) is land and (or 1.98%) is water.
Demographics
2010 census
As of the census
Notable people
- Nathan Kimball, physician, politician, postmaster, and military officer.
- E. Howard Cadle, businessman, speaker, evangelist