Hutton, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hutton, Indiana
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Vigo County's location in Indiana
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 Hutton, Indiana
Location in Vigo County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Vigo |
| Township | Prairie Creek |
| Elevation | 456 ft (139 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47802
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 436664 |
Hutton is a small place in Indiana, a state in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community," which means it's a group of homes and buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Hutton is located in the northern part of Prairie Creek Township in Vigo County. It's also considered part of the larger Terre Haute metropolitan area, which is a region around the city of Terre Haute.
The Story of Hutton
Hutton began in 1833. It was named after the Hutton family, who were some of the first people to settle there. A post office was opened in Hutton in 1889. This allowed people to send and receive mail. The post office stayed open for many years. However, it closed down in 1906.
Where is Hutton?
Hutton is located at specific geographic coordinates. These are like an address on a map using latitude and longitude. Its coordinates are 39 degrees, 19 minutes, 03 seconds North and 87 degrees, 32 minutes, 02 seconds West. Hutton is about 456 feet above sea level. This measurement tells you how high it is compared to the ocean.
