Sandytown, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sandytown, Indiana
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Vermillion County's location in Indiana
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 Sandytown, Indiana
Location in Vermillion County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Vermillion |
| Township | Clinton |
| Elevation | 600 ft (183 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47842
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 443014 |
Sandytown is a small, quiet place in the U.S. state of Indiana. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is not an official city or town with its own local government. Sandytown is located within Clinton Township in Vermillion County.
History
Sandytown has an interesting past. It started out as a mining community. This means many people who lived there worked in mines. They would dig for valuable materials like coal deep underground.
The name "Sandytown" is very fitting for this place. It got its name because the ground and soil there are very sandy. Imagine a place where the earth feels like a beach!
Geography
Sandytown is located in a specific spot on the map. Its exact location is 39°40′55″N 87°26′46″W / 39.68194°N 87.44611°W. These numbers are like an address for the Earth. They tell you exactly where to find Sandytown using latitude and longitude.
The community sits about 600 feet (or 183 meters) above sea level. This elevation means it's not too high up, but also not right at the coast. It's a typical elevation for many places in Indiana.
