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Altamont Switch
Tippecanoe County's location in Indiana
Tippecanoe County's location in Indiana
Altamont Switch is located in Tippecanoe County, Indiana
Altamont Switch
Altamont Switch
Location in Tippecanoe County, Indiana
Country United States
State Indiana
County Tippecanoe
Township Wea
Elevation
650 ft (198 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47909
Area code(s) 765
GNIS feature ID 430119

Altamont Switch is a small, unincorporated community located in Tippecanoe County, in the state of Indiana, United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place with a name but doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.

This community is found within Wea Township. It is also part of the larger Lafayette area. This means it's close to the city of Lafayette and is considered part of its Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Where is Altamont Switch Located?

Altamont Switch is situated at specific geographic coordinates: 40 degrees, 22 minutes, 43 seconds North latitude and 86 degrees, 52 minutes, 28 seconds West longitude. This location is about 650 feet (or 198 meters) above sea level.

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