Saint James, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Saint James, Indiana
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 Saint James, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Saint James, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Gibson |
| Township | Johnson |
| Elevation | 502 ft (153 m) |
| ZIP code |
47639
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| FIPS code | 18-66816 |
| GNIS feature ID | 442547 |
Saint James is a very small place in Indiana, United States. It's often called a "hamlet" or an "unincorporated community." This means it's a small group of homes and buildings without its own local government.
Saint James is located in Johnson Township, which is part of Gibson County. It's about 1 mile south of a town called Haubstadt. It's also very close to the border of Vanderburgh County.
The Story of Saint James
Saint James got its name from a special place: the St. James Roman Catholic Church. This church is very old and important to the area. It is the oldest Catholic church in all of Gibson County.
Where is Saint James?
Saint James is located at these coordinates: 38°10′36″N 87°34′39″W / 38.17667°N 87.57750°W. This helps people find its exact spot on a map. The area is about 502 feet above sea level.
