Glidas, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Glidas, Indiana
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Glidas water tower
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Harrison County's location in Indiana
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 Glidas, Indiana
Location in Harrison County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Harrison |
| Township | Heth |
| Elevation | 679 ft (207 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 812 |
| GNIS feature ID | 435128 |
Glidas is a small, unincorporated community in Harrison County, Indiana, United States. An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Glidas is located within Heth Township.
Where is Glidas?
Glidas is found in the southwestern part of Indiana. It is concentrated around the intersection of Glidas Road SW and Hillcrest Drive. This area is just off State Road 135. State Road 135 connects the nearby towns of Mauckport and Corydon.
A Look at Glidas's Past
In earlier times, Glidas was an important trading post. It served as a place where farmers from the area could bring their goods. These goods were then collected and prepared to be sent for export. They would travel on the Ohio River, which was a major transportation route.
A post office was opened in Glidas in 1899. This allowed people in the community to send and receive mail. However, the post office did not stay open for very long. It was closed down in 1905.
