<ARTICLE> 9
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from
Fidelity Federal Bancorp Consolidated Balance Sheet as of 3/31/98 and
the Consolidated Income Statement for the nine months ended 3/31/98.
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
       
                             
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