Smythe, Indiana facts for kids
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Smythe, Indiana
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 Smythe, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Smythe, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Vanderburgh |
| Township | Knight |
| Elevation | 387 ft (118 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
47715
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 443719 |
Smythe is a small place in Indiana, a state in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
Smythe is located in Vanderburgh County, specifically within Knight Township. It's also part of the larger city limits of Evansville.
Exploring Smythe's Past
Smythe got its name from a family who were among the first settlers in the area. They helped build the community.
An Older Name for Smythe
Before it was called Smythe, this community had another name: Burkhart Station. It's interesting how places can change their names over time!
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