Shiloh, Indiana facts for kids
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Shiloh, Indiana
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Sullivan County's location in Indiana
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 Shiloh, Indiana
Location in USA Indiana Sullivan County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Sullivan |
| Township | Cass |
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47848
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 443380 |
Shiloh is a small community in Indiana, United States. It's not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it's an unincorporated community located in Cass Township. This area is part of Sullivan County.
Shiloh is also near Terre Haute, a bigger city in Indiana. It's considered part of the Terre Haute Metropolitan Statistical Area.
What's in a Name?
Shiloh probably got its name from an ancient city. This city is mentioned in the Bible. It's interesting how places often get their names from history or other famous places!
Where is Shiloh?
Shiloh is located in Sullivan County, Indiana. You can find its exact spot on a map using these coordinates: 39°02′20″N 87°17′33″W / 39.03889°N 87.29250°W. This helps people find its precise location.
Famous People from Shiloh
- Arcturus Z. Conrad was born near Shiloh. He was a well-known author. He also worked as a pastor and a theologian. This means he studied religion and taught about it.
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