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Vilas, Indiana
Vilas, Indiana is located in Indiana
Vilas, Indiana
Vilas, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Vilas, Indiana is located in the United States
Vilas, Indiana
Vilas, Indiana
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Indiana
County Owen
Township Franklin
Elevation
545 ft (166 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47460
Area code(s) 812, 930
GNIS feature ID 445291

Vilas is an unincorporated community in Franklin Township, Owen County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

A post office was established at Vilas in 1885, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1912. The community was named in honor of William Freeman Vilas, 33rd United States Postmaster General.

Geography

Vilas is located at 39°10′12″N 86°50′24″W / 39.17000°N 86.84000°W / 39.17000; -86.84000.

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