Vilas, Indiana

Vilas is an unincorporated community in Franklin Township, Owen County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]

Vilas, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Vilas
Vilas
Coordinates: 39°10′12″N 86°50′24″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyOwen
TownshipFranklin
Elevation545 ft (166 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47460
Area code(s)812, 930
GNIS feature ID445291

History

A post office was established at Vilas in 1885, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1912.[3] The community was named in honor of William Freeman Vilas, 33rd United States Postmaster General.[4]

Geography

Vilas is located at 39°10′12″N 86°50′24″W.

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References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
  2. "Vilas, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 19, 2017.
  3. "Owen County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 21 September 2015.
  4. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 334. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. It was named for William Freeman Vilas...



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