Hutton, Indiana Explained

Hutton, Indiana
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Mapsize:150px
Pushpin Map:USA Indiana Vigo County
Pushpin Label:Hutton
Pushpin Map Caption:location in Vigo County, Indiana
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Vigo
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Prairie Creek
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Elevation Footnotes:[1]
Elevation M:139
Elevation Ft:456
Coordinates:39.3175°N -87.5339°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47802
Area Code:812, 930
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:436664

Hutton is an unincorporated community in northern Prairie Creek Township, Vigo County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

It is part of the Terre Haute metropolitan area.

History

Hutton was founded in 1833, and was named after the Hutton family of settlers.[2] A post office was established at Hutton in 1889, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1906.[3]

Geography

Hutton is located at 39.3175°N -87.5339°W at an elevation of 456 feet.

References

  1. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2016-07-14. United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007.
  2. Book: Baker, Ronald L.. From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. registration. October 1995. Indiana University Press. 978-0-253-32866-3. 174. ...was settled in 1833, and named for a local family..
  3. Web site: Vigo County . Jim Forte Postal History . July 14, 2016.