Vigo, Indiana
Vigo is a small unincorporated community in Prairie Creek Township, Vigo County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2] The community is in the 47802 zip code,[3] the Wabash Valley and the Terre Haute Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Vigo, Indiana | |
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Vigo County's location in Indiana | |
Vigo Location in Vigo County, Indiana | |
Coordinates: 39°17′14″N 87°32′14″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Vigo |
Township | Prairie Creek |
Elevation | 456 ft (139 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 47802 |
Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
GNIS feature ID | 445288 |
History
A post office was established at Vigo in 1844, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905.[4]
Geography
Vigo is located at 39°17′14″N 87°32′14″W, about 6 miles (9.7 km) southwest of Terre Haute, the county seat.
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References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "Vigo, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- "Indiana Township Association page for Vigo County". Archived from the original on July 5, 2008. Retrieved 2009-01-26.
- "Vigo County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 14, 2016.
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