Swalls, Indiana

Swalls is an unincorporated community in Lost Creek Township, Vigo County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2] It is part of the Terre Haute metropolitan area.

Swalls, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Vigo County's location in Indiana
Vigo County's location in Indiana
Swalls is located in Vigo County, Indiana
Swalls
Swalls
location in Vigo County, Indiana
Coordinates: 39°27′37″N 87°17′20″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyVigo County
TownshipLost Creek
Elevation
[1]
594 ft (181 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47803
Area code(s)812, 930
GNIS feature ID444453

The town is home to Swalls Cemetery.[3]

History

A post office was established at Swalls in 1891, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1900.[4]

Geography

Swalls is located at 39°27′37″N 87°17′20″W at an elevation of 594 feet.

References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved July 14, 2016.
  2. "Swalls, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
  3. "Swalls Cemetery". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved June 24, 2010.
  4. "Vigo County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 14, 2016.


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