Six Points, Clay County, Indiana facts for kids
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Six Points
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 Six Points, Clay County, Indiana
Location in Clay County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Clay |
| Township | Washington |
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| GNIS feature ID | 443557 |
Six Points is a small, unincorporated community located in Washington Township, within Clay County, Indiana. An "unincorporated community" is a place that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town. Instead, it's usually managed by the county government. Six Points is also considered part of the larger area around the city of Terre Haute.
What's in a Name?
Six Points got its unique name because of a special road crossing. Imagine a place where not just two or four roads meet, but six different roads come together! This kind of meeting point is called a 6-way intersection. It's like a star shape where all the roads connect. This unusual road layout gave the community its memorable name.
Where is Six Points?
Six Points is located in the state of Indiana, in the United States. You can find it in Clay County, which is in the western part of Indiana. To be very exact, its location is at coordinates 39°22′18″N 86°59′11″W / 39.37167°N 86.98639°W. These numbers are like a secret code that tells you the exact spot on Earth. The "N" means North and the "W" means West, showing its position on a map. The land around Six Points is about 712 feet above sea level.
