Clay City, Spencer County, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Clay City
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Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Spencer |
Township | Clay |
Elevation | 449 ft (137 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code |
47550
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Area code(s) | 812 |
GNIS feature ID | 432584 |
Clay City is a small place in Spencer County, Indiana. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Clay Township.
What is Clay City?
Clay City is an unincorporated community located in the state of Indiana, in the United States. It's not a city with its own mayor or city council. Instead, it's a collection of homes and businesses that are part of a larger county. People who live here get their services, like roads and police, from the county government.
Where is Clay City Located?
Clay City is found in Clay Township. This township is part of Spencer County. Spencer County is in the southwestern part of Indiana.
Understanding Coordinates
You can find Clay City on a map using its special location numbers. These are called coordinates. Clay City is located at 38°04′57″N 86°57′06″W / 38.08250°N 86.95167°W. The "N" means North, and "W" means West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on Earth. Think of them like an address for a place on a global map.