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
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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 a small community in Vigo County, Indiana, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated census-designated place. This means it has a name and borders, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
Shepardsville is located in northeastern Fayette Township, north of the city of Terre Haute, Indiana. Terre Haute is the main city and county seat for Vigo County. Shepardsville is about 502 feet (153 meters) above sea level. Even though it's not a city, Shepardsville has its own post office with the ZIP code 47880.
This community is also part of the larger Terre Haute metropolitan area.
People in Shepardsville
This section shares facts about the people who live in Shepardsville. It's often called demographics.
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| 2020 | 219 | — | |
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According to the 2020 United States Census, 219 people lived in Shepardsville.
Shepardsville's History
Shepardsville was founded in 1920. The local post office, which helps send and receive mail for the community, has been open since 1937.
Fire Protection
The Shepardsville Fire Department provides fire protection services for the community. This department was established in 1957.
