Purdy Hill, Indiana

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

Purdy Hill
Purdy Hill
Location in Clay County
Coordinates: 39°30′24″N 87°12′31″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyClay
TownshipPosey
Elevation
614 ft (187 m)
GNIS feature ID441666[1]

It was likely named for the Purdy family.[2]

Geography

Purdy Hill is located at 39°30′24″N 87°12′31″W.

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References

  1. "Purdy Hill, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2010-08-20.
  2. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 273. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. Purdy is a family name in Clay County...



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