Highland, Vermillion County, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Highland
|
|
|---|---|
Vermillion County's location in Indiana
|
|
 Highland
Location in Vermillion County, Indiana
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Vermillion |
| Township | Helt |
| Elevation | 627 ft (191 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47854
|
| Area code(s) | 765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 436148 |
Highland is a small, quiet place in Indiana, United States. It's called an "unincorporated community," which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of Helt Township in Vermillion County.
About Highland
Highland's Past
Highland likely got its name because it's located on high ground. It's like being on a small hill! A post office was opened here in 1838. It helped people send and receive mail for many years, until 1868.
Later, when a railroad was built nearby, businesses started moving to a different town called Hillsdale. This meant that Highland became less busy and started to decline.
Where is Highland?
Highland is located at coordinates 39°47′40″N 87°23′44″W / 39.79444°N 87.39556°W. It's about one mile west of the Wabash River. This river is a big part of Indiana's geography.
Highland is also very close to the town of Montezuma in Parke County. You can find it less than a mile northwest of Hillsdale.
