Fort Branch, IN
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Fort Branch, Indiana
- Fort Branch is a town located in Gibson County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, the town had a population of 2,771. It is the largest town in Gibson County and is part of the Evansville, Indiana, Metropolitan Area.
History[edit | edit source]
- Fort Branch had its start in the year 1852 by the building of the railroad through that territory. It was named for a fort built in 1811 on a branch of the Wabash River.
Geography[edit | edit source]
- Fort Branch is located at 38°14′50″N 87°34′38″W. According to the 2010 census, Fort Branch has a total area of 1.11 square miles, all land.
Healthcare Facilities[edit | edit source]
- Fort Branch is home to several healthcare facilities that provide a range of services to the community.
Gibson General Hospital[edit | edit source]
- Gibson General Hospital, located in nearby Princeton, serves the Fort Branch community. It is a critical access hospital with 25 beds, offering a variety of services including emergency care, surgical services, and rehabilitation.
Deaconess Clinic Fort Branch[edit | edit source]
- Deaconess Clinic Fort Branch is a primary care provider offering services in family medicine. The clinic is part of the Deaconess Health System, a premier provider of health care services in the Tri-State area.
St. Vincent Evansville[edit | edit source]
- While not located directly in Fort Branch, St. Vincent Evansville is a nearby healthcare facility that serves the Fort Branch community. It is a comprehensive network of health care services, including a Level II Trauma Center, outpatient services, a cancer center, and a full range of cardiovascular services.
Education[edit | edit source]
- Fort Branch is served by the South Gibson School Corporation. Schools in the district include Fort Branch Community School and Gibson Southern High School.
Notable people[edit | edit source]
- Fort Branch is the birthplace of several notable individuals, including professional baseball player Gil Hodges and Indiana state legislator Thomas W. Bennett.
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| Primary Care | Providing comprehensive primary care including Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice, Obstetrics/Gynecology, and Pediatrics | 
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| Dentists and Other Providers | Detailed listing of Dentists, Podiatrists, Chiropractors, and Optometrists alongside other allied healthcare providers | |
| Hospitals | An overview of Hospitals in Indiana | |
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