Glenn Ayr, Indiana
Glenn Ayr or Glenn Ayre is an unincorporated community in central Lost Creek Township, Vigo County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]
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Vigo County's location in Indiana | |
Glenn Ayr location in Vigo County, Indiana | |
Coordinates: 39°28′19″N 87°17′43″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Vigo |
Township | Lost Creek |
Elevation | 577 ft (176 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 47803 |
Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
GNIS feature ID | 435117 |
It is part of the Terre Haute metropolitan area.
History
Glenn Ayr had its start as a mining community, and was named after the Glen Ayr Coal Company.[3] A post office was established under the name Glenn in 1887, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902.[4]
Geography
Glenn Ayr is located at 39°28′19″N 87°17′43″W at an elevation of 577 feet.
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2016-07-14.
- "Glenn Ayr, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 145. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...a mining community owned by the Glen Ayr Coal Company...
- "Vigo County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 14, 2016.
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