Pimento, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pimento, Indiana
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Vigo County's location in Indiana
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 Pimento, Indiana
Location in Vigo County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Vigo |
| Township | Linton |
| Elevation | 600 ft (183 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47866
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| FIPS code | 18-59868 |
| GNIS feature ID | 441145 |
Pimento is a small community in Vigo County, Indiana, in the United States. It's not an official town or city, but rather an unincorporated community. This means it's a place where people live together, but it doesn't have its own local government. Pimento is part of the larger Terre Haute area.
One important landmark in Pimento is the Linton Township High School and Community Building. This building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which means it's recognized for its historical importance.
History of Pimento
Pimento was first planned out in 1852 by a person named Israel French. Back then, it was known by a different name: Hartford. The name changed to Pimento when a railroad line, the Evansville & Terre Haute Railroad, built a station there.
The first person to settle in the area and open a store was Thomas French. The very next year, Harvey Weeks joined him as a business partner. In 1865, N. B. Bennett opened a drug store, and later, a grocery store.
Pimento grew quite a bit over the years. In 1877, a large flour mill was built. A flour mill is a factory that grinds grain into flour. Soon after, a tavern (a place where people could gather and drink), a big dry goods store (selling things like fabric and clothing), and a blacksmith shop (where metal items were made) also opened.
In 1858, a town-house was built. The bottom floor of this building was used as a school for the children of Pimento. The community has had its own post office since 1855, helping people send and receive mail.
Where is Pimento?
Pimento is located in Vigo County, Indiana. You can find it at these geographic coordinates: 39 degrees, 18 minutes, 34 seconds North latitude and 87 degrees, 22 minutes, 45 seconds West longitude. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
