Tecumseh, Indiana facts for kids
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Tecumseh, Indiana
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Location of Tecumseh in Vigo County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Vigo |
| Township | Fayette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.55 sq mi (9.20 km2) |
| • Land | 3.48 sq mi (9.00 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2) |
| Elevation | 558 ft (170 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 778 |
| • Density | 223.82/sq mi (86.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47885
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 444612 |
Tecumseh is a small community in Indiana, a state in the United States. It is not a full town with its own government. Instead, it is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population information.
Tecumseh is located in Vigo County, specifically in eastern Fayette Township. It is also part of the larger Terre Haute metropolitan area.
History of Tecumseh
This community is located right by the Wabash River. It was named after a very important Native American leader named Tecumseh. He was a chief of the Shawnee tribe.
Tecumseh (the chief) famously fought against General William Henry Harrison. This battle happened at Fort Harrison, which is only about a mile south of where the community of Tecumseh is today.
Long ago, Tecumseh was known by a different name: Durkee's Ferry. This name came from a ferry crossing point on the Wabash River. Durkee's Ferry was a very important place for people to cross the river.
In 1890, Tecumseh was still quite small. It had a post office and only about five or six houses. The post office first opened in 1882. It stayed open for many years before closing down in 1907.
Where is Tecumseh?
Tecumseh is located at specific geographic coordinates: 39°33′47″N 87°25′18″W / 39.56306°N 87.42167°W. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map. The community sits at an elevation of about 561 feet (which is about 170 meters) above sea level.
Who Lives Here?
The word "demographics" helps us understand who lives in a place. It includes information like the total number of people. According to the 2020 United States Census, the population of Tecumseh was 778 people.
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| 2020 | 778 | — | |
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See also
In Spanish: Tecumseh (Indiana) para niños
