Chili, Indiana facts for kids
Chili (pronounced Cheye-leye) is a small community in Miami County, Indiana, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a place with a shared identity but doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's also a "census-designated place," which means the U.S. Census Bureau counts its population separately.
Quick facts for kids
Chili, Indiana
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 Chili, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Chili, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Miami |
| Township | Richland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.209 sq mi (0.54 km2) |
| • Land | 0.203 sq mi (0.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.006 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46926
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| GNIS feature ID | 2830464 |
History of Chili, Indiana
Chili was first planned out in 1839. Back then, it had a different name: "New Market."
Later, in 1886, a train line called the Peru and Detroit Railway was built. This railway helped connect Chili to other places.
A post office, where people could send and receive mail, opened in Chili in 1843. It served the community for many years until it closed down in 1961.
Where is Chili Located?
Chili is found in the northern part of Miami County. It sits right on the north bank of the Eel River. The Eel River flows west and eventually joins the larger Wabash River.
Indiana State Road 19 is a main road that goes through the middle of Chili. If you go south on this road for about 8 miles (13 km), you'll reach Peru. Peru is the main town and "county seat" of Miami County, meaning it's where the county government is located. If you go north on State Road 19 for about 13 miles (21 km), you'll arrive in Akron.
Another road, State Road 16, meets State Road 19 at the northern edge of Chili. This road leads west about 2.5 miles (4 km) to the town of Denver.
The U.S. Census Bureau has measured the total area of Chili. It covers about 0.21 square miles (0.54 square kilometers). A very small part of this area, about 0.006 square miles (0.016 square kilometers), is water.
