Spelterville, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Spelterville, Indiana
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Vigo County's location in Indiana
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 Spelterville, Indiana
Location in Vigo County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Vigo |
| Township | Otter Creek |
| Elevation | 512 ft (156 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47805
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 443933 |
Spelterville is a small, quiet place in Indiana, USA. It's called an "unincorporated community," which means it's not officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Otter Creek Township in Vigo County. Spelterville is also close to the city of Terre Haute.
A Glimpse into Spelterville's Past
Spelterville has a short but interesting history! In 1920, a post office opened here. A post office is where people send and receive letters and packages. This post office served the community for about 14 years, closing its doors in 1934.
Have you ever wondered where Spelterville got its name? It was named after a special metal called spelter. Spelter is another name for zinc, especially when it's in a raw or impure form. Long ago, this metal was actually made right here in Spelterville!
Where is Spelterville Located?
Spelterville is nestled in the southwestern part of Otter Creek Township. You can find it in Vigo County, Indiana. It sits at an elevation of about 512 feet above sea level. To be super precise, its location is 39 degrees, 31 minutes, 40 seconds North and 87 degrees, 23 minutes, 54 seconds West.
