Baugh City, Indiana facts for kids
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Baugh City, Indiana
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 Baugh City, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Baugh City, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Warrick |
| Township | Campbell |
| Elevation | 400 ft (122 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
47610
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| Area codes | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 430586 |
Baugh City is a small place in Indiana, a state in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own city government, like a mayor or city council. Instead, the local Warrick County helps manage things for the people living there. Baugh City is located within Campbell Township.
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History of Baugh City
How Baugh City Got Its Name
Baugh City was named after a man called Floyd Oscar Baugh. He was the person who first planned out the area. In the 1950s, Mr. Baugh created the first maps and designs for the community. This process is called "platting" a town. Because of his work in setting up the community, it was named in his honor.
Where is Baugh City?
Finding Baugh City on a Map
Baugh City is located in the southwestern part of Indiana. You can find its exact spot on a map using special numbers called coordinates. These coordinates are like a unique address for any place on Earth. For Baugh City, the coordinates are 38°02′30″N 87°24′42″W / 38.04167°N 87.41167°W. This means it's at 38 degrees, 2 minutes, and 30 seconds North latitude, and 87 degrees, 24 minutes, and 42 seconds West longitude. It sits about 122 meters (or 400 feet) above sea level.
