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Elliott, Indiana
Elliott, Indiana is located in Indiana
Elliott, Indiana
Elliott, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Elliott, Indiana is located in the United States
Elliott, Indiana
Elliott, Indiana
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Indiana
County Vanderburgh
Township Scott
Elevation
413 ft (126 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
47725
Area code(s) 812, 930
GNIS feature ID 434097

Elliott is a small place in the U.S. state of Indiana. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it is part of a larger area called a township. Elliott is located in Scott Township, which is in Vanderburgh County.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a group of homes or buildings that are not officially part of a city or town. They don't have their own mayor or city council. Instead, they are governed by the county or township they are in. This is common in many parts of the United States.

People living in unincorporated communities still get services. These services, like roads and police, are usually provided by the county government. It's a way for people to live together without needing a separate city government.

How Elliott is Governed

Since Elliott is unincorporated, it doesn't have its own laws or taxes. The rules for Elliott come from Scott Township and Vanderburgh County. This helps keep things organized for everyone living there.

Where is Elliott Located?

Elliott is found in the southwestern part of Indiana. Indiana is a state in the Midwest region of the United States. It is known for its farmlands and friendly communities.

Vanderburgh County

Elliott is part of Vanderburgh County. A county is a large area of land within a state. Counties help organize local government and services. Vanderburgh County is in the corner of Indiana, near the Ohio River. The biggest city in Vanderburgh County is Evansville.

Scott Township

Within Vanderburgh County, Elliott is located in Scott Township. A township is a smaller area within a county. Townships often help manage things like local roads and some public services. Scott Township is one of the eight townships in Vanderburgh County.

Elliott is a quiet place that is part of the larger community of Scott Township and Vanderburgh County. It is a good example of how different parts of a state are organized.

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