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Glenn Ayr, Indiana
Vigo County's location in Indiana
Vigo County's location in Indiana
Glenn Ayr, Indiana is located in Vigo County, Indiana
Glenn Ayr, Indiana
Glenn Ayr, Indiana
Location in Vigo County, Indiana
Country United States
State Indiana
County Vigo
Township Lost Creek
Elevation
577 ft (176 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47803
Area code(s) 812, 930
GNIS feature ID 435117

Glenn Ayr or Glenn Ayre is an unincorporated community in central Lost Creek Township, Vigo County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

It is part of the Terre Haute metropolitan area.

History

Glenn Ayr had its start as a mining community, and was named after the Glen Ayr Coal Company. A post office was established under the name Glenn in 1887, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902.

Geography

Glenn Ayr is located at 39°28′19″N 87°17′43″W / 39.47194°N 87.29528°W / 39.47194; -87.29528 at an elevation of 577 feet.

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