Art, Indiana

Art is an unincorporated community in Perry Township, Clay County, Indiana. It is part of the Terre Haute Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Art
Unincorporated community
Art
Location in Clay County
Coordinates: 39°24′10″N 87°09′19″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyClay
TownshipPerry
Elevation
607 ft (185 m)
ZIP code
47834
FIPS code18-02278[1]
GNIS feature ID430282[2]

History

A post office was established at Art in 1873, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903.[3] The name Art was selected for its brevity.[4]

Geography

Art is located at 39°24′10″N 87°09′19″W.

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References
  1. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "Art, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
  3. "Clay County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 August 2014.
  4. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 54. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...chose Art for the name because it was short and easier to spell...



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