Toad Hop, Indiana facts for kids
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Toad Hop, Indiana
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Location of Toad Hop in Vigo County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Vigo |
| Township | Sugar Creek |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.21 sq mi (0.55 km2) |
| • Land | 0.21 sq mi (0.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 469 ft (143 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 104 |
| • Density | 490.57/sq mi (189.46/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 | 444789 |
Toad Hop is an unincorporated census-designated place in Sugar Creek Township, Vigo County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. It is officially part of West Terre Haute. In 2010, Toad Hop was a census designated place. It is part of the Terre Haute metropolitan area.
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Name origin
The origin of the name Toad Hop is deeply rooted in legend. One explanation is that the town was laid out on a swampy field, and the abundance of toads and frogs hopping around inspired the name.
Geography
Toad Hop is located at 39°27′32″N 87°27′49″W / 39.45889°N 87.46361°W at an elevation of 476 feet. This is the mostly wooded area between the I-70 exit (Darwin Road) and US 40.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 108 | — | |
| 2020 | 104 | −3.7% | |
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As of the 2010 Census, 108 people lived in Toad Hop. 107 residents were White and 1 was of two or more races. The median age was 40 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Toad Hop (Indiana) para niños
