East Monticello, Indiana facts for kids
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East Monticello, Indiana
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 East Monticello, Indiana
Location in Indiana
East Monticello, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | White |
| Township | Union |
| Elevation | 640 ft (195 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47960
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| FIPS code | 18-19900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 433921 |
East Monticello is a small place in Indiana, United States. It is not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it is an unincorporated community. This means it is part of a larger area called Union Township in White County.
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Where is East Monticello?
East Monticello is located in the state of Indiana. It sits in White County. You can find it near the city of Monticello.
Geographic Location
The exact spot of East Monticello is at these coordinates: 40°44′46″N 86°45′12″W / 40.74611°N 86.75333°W. These numbers help people find it on a map. The area is about 195 meters (640 feet) above sea level.
How East Monticello Got Its Name
East Monticello gets its name from being located east of the city of Monticello. It started as a neighborhood. This neighborhood was just outside Monticello's official city limits.
Growing Over Time
Over many years, the area around this first neighborhood grew. All the developed parts nearby started to be called East Monticello. This was because of its close location to Monticello.
What the Area is Like
East Monticello is mostly a place where people live. It has homes and neighborhoods. The Tippecanoe River forms its southern and western borders. A railroad track runs along its northern side. To the east, you can find a cemetery.
