Vilas, Indiana Explained

Official Name:	Vilas, Indiana
Pushpin Map:	Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:	Vilas
Subdivision Type:	Country
Subdivision Name:	United States
Subdivision Type1:	State
Subdivision Name1:	Indiana
Subdivision Type2:	County
Subdivision Name2:	Owen
Subdivision Type3:	Township
Subdivision Name3:	Franklin
Timezone:	Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:	-5
Timezone Dst:	EDT
Utc Offset Dst:	-4
Coordinates:	39.17°N -86.84°W
Elevation Footnotes:	^[1]
Elevation M:	166
Elevation Ft:	545
Postal Code Type:	ZIP code
Postal Code:	47460
Area Code:	812, 930
Blank Name:	GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:	445291

Vilas is an unincorporated community in Franklin Township, Owen County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.^[2]

History

A post office was established at Vilas in 1885, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1912.^[3] The community was named in honor of William Freeman Vilas, 33rd United States Postmaster General.^[4]

Geography

Vilas is located at 39.17°N -86.84°W.

Notes and References

1. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2016-11-17. United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007.
2. Web site: [{{GNIS3|445291}} Vilas, Indiana ]. . . July 19, 2017.
3. Web site: Owen County . Jim Forte Postal History . 21 September 2015.
4. 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. 334. It was named for William Freeman Vilas....