Ferguson Hill, Indiana facts for kids
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Ferguson Hill, Indiana
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Vigo County's location in Indiana
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 Ferguson Hill, Indiana
Location in Vigo County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Vigo |
| Township | Sugar Creek |
| Elevation | 558 ft (170 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47885
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 434456 |
Ferguson Hill is a small place in Vigo County, Indiana. It's called 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 Sugar Creek Township. Ferguson Hill is also close to the city of Terre Haute, being part of its larger metropolitan area.
History of Ferguson Hill
This community got its name from a local farmer. His last name was Ferguson. That's how Ferguson Hill got its unique name.
Geography and Location
Ferguson Hill is located in Vigo County, Indiana. You can find it at these coordinates: 39 degrees, 28 minutes, 54 seconds North and 87 degrees, 27 minutes, 23 seconds West. This spot is about 558 feet above sea level. That's about 170 meters high.
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