Pettit, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pettit, Indiana
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Tippecanoe County's location in Indiana
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 Pettit, Indiana
Location in Tippecanoe County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Tippecanoe |
| Township | Perry |
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47905
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 441066 |
Pettit is a small place in Indiana that isn't officially a town or city with its own government. These types of places are called unincorporated communities. Pettit is located in Perry Township, which is part of Tippecanoe County. You can find it northeast of a town called Dayton.
Pettit is also considered part of the Lafayette Metropolitan Statistical Area. This means it's connected to the larger city of Lafayette and the towns around it, forming a bigger economic and social area.
History of Pettit
Pettit once had its own post office! It opened way back in 1854. This was a very important place for people in Pettit to send and receive their mail. The post office served the community for many years. However, it eventually closed down in 1902.
Geography of Pettit
Pettit is located within Perry Township. The land where Pettit sits is about 673 feet above sea level. This measurement tells us how high the ground is compared to the average level of the ocean.
