Liggett, Indiana

Liggett is an unincorporated community in Sugar Creek Township, Vigo County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]

Liggett, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Vigo County's location in Indiana
Vigo County's location in Indiana
Liggett is located in Vigo County, Indiana
Liggett
Liggett
location in Vigo County, Indiana
Coordinates: 39°28′45″N 87°29′01″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyVigo
TownshipSugar Creek
Elevation
[1]
512 ft (156 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47885
Area code(s)812, 930
GNIS feature ID437878

It is part of the Terre Haute metropolitan area.

History

The community was likely named after the Liggett family of settlers.[3]

Geography

Liggett is located at 39°28′45″N 87°29′01″W at an elevation of 512 feet.

References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved July 14, 2016.
  2. "Liggett, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
  3. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 197. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. This village probably was named for early settlers named Liggett.


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