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Vilas, Indiana
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 Vilas, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Vilas, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| 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
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| 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 1912. The community was named in honor of William Freeman Vilas, 33rd United States Postmaster General.
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