Wilfred, Indiana facts for kids
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Wilfred, Indiana
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Sullivan County's location in Indiana
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 Wilfred, Indiana
Location in USA Indiana Sullivan County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Sullivan |
| Township | Jackson |
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47879
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 446033 |
Wilfred is a small place in Sullivan County, Indiana, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government, like a city or town does.
Wilfred is part of the larger Terre Haute area. This area includes the city of Terre Haute and the smaller communities around it.
History of Wilfred
Wilfred was started in 1902. It began as a place where people lived and worked in mines.
The name "Wilfred" comes from two people who operated mines nearby. Their names were Wilford and Fredman.
Where is Wilfred?
Wilfred is located at these coordinates: 39°11′12″N 87°21′09″W / 39.18667°N 87.35250°W. This spot is in western Jackson Township.
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