Shepardsville, Indiana facts for kids
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Shepardsville, Indiana
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Location of Shepardsville in Vigo County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Vigo |
| Township | Fayette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.92 sq mi (2.39 km2) |
| • Land | 0.92 sq mi (2.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 219 |
| • Density | 238.30/sq mi (91.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47880
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 443357 |
Shepardsville is an unincorporated census-designated place in northeastern Fayette Township, Vigo County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. It lies along Trinity Ave. north of the city of Terre Haute, the county seat of Vigo County. Its elevation is 502 feet (153 m), and it is located at 39°36′3″N 87°25′3″W / 39.60083°N 87.41750°W (39.6008700, -87.4175194). Although Shepardsville is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 47880.
The community is part of the Terre Haute metropolitan area.
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History
The Shepardsville post office has been in operation since 1823.
Fire Protection
Though Fayette Township has a fire protection district, (New Goshen) Fire protection for the town of Shepardsville is still handled by the Shepardsville Fire Department. The Department is currently run by: Fire Chief Jeff VanLannen & Asst. Chief Cory Stamper.
Demographics
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| 2020 | 219 | — | |
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See also
In Spanish: Shepardsville (Indiana) para niños
