Duane Yards, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Duane Yards
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Vigo County's location in Indiana
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 Duane Yards
Location in Vigo County, Indiana
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Indiana |
| County | Vigo County |
| Township | Harrison Township |
| Elevation | 152 m (499 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47802
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| GNIS feature ID | 433735 |
Duane Yards is a small place in Indiana, a state in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's not an official city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Harrison Township, which is located in Vigo County.
Even though Duane Yards doesn't have its own city hall, it's now inside the official borders of a bigger city called Terre Haute. This also means it's part of the Terre Haute metropolitan area. A metropolitan area includes a big city and all the smaller towns and communities around it.
Where is Duane Yards Located?
Duane Yards is found in the western part of Indiana. Its exact location is at coordinates 39 degrees, 29 minutes, 42 seconds North and 87 degrees, 23 minutes, 19 seconds West. This spot is about 499 feet (or 152 meters) above sea level. Knowing its elevation helps us understand how high up it is compared to the ocean.
