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Preston, Indiana
Vigo County's location in Indiana
Vigo County's location in Indiana
Preston, Indiana is located in Vigo County, Indiana
Preston, Indiana
Preston, Indiana
Location in Vigo County, Indiana
Country United States
State Indiana
County Vigo
Township Harrison
Elevation
512 ft (156 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47804
Area code(s) 812, 930
GNIS feature ID 441578

Preston is a small place in Indiana, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government.

Preston is located in Vigo County, specifically within Harrison Township. Even though it's unincorporated, Preston is now considered part of the larger city of Terre Haute. This also makes it part of the Terre Haute metropolitan area, which is a bigger region including Terre Haute and its nearby communities.

Where is Preston Located?

Preston is found in the western part of Indiana. Its exact location is 39°30′24″N 87°22′19″W / 39.50667°N 87.37194°W / 39.50667; -87.37194. This spot is about 512 feet (or 156 meters) above sea level. Being part of Terre Haute means it shares the geography of that city, which is near the Wabash River.

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