Vigo County, Administrative county in Indiana, United States
Vigo County stretches across 1,063 square kilometers of land in western Indiana, with the city of Terre Haute serving as its administrative center.
The county, established in 1818, received its name from Francis Vigo, an Italian-American merchant who supported American forces during the Revolutionary War.
The Indiana State University in Terre Haute contributes to the educational landscape of Vigo County, offering diverse academic programs to local and international students.
Interstate 70 and US Routes 40, 41, and 150 connect Vigo County to neighboring regions, facilitating transportation between Illinois and central Indiana.
The Wabash River flows through Vigo County, creating natural boundaries and providing water resources for agricultural and industrial activities in the region.
Location: Indiana
Inception: 1818
Capital city: Terre Haute
Shares border with: Vermillion County, Sullivan County, Parke County, Clay County, Clark County, Edgar County
Website: http://vigocounty.in.gov
GPS coordinates: 39.43000,-87.39000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:05
Eugene V. Debs Home
4.8 km
Indiana Theatre
4.2 km
Vigo County Courthouse
4.5 km
Allen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church
3.9 km
Paul Dresser Birthplace
3.8 km
Swope Art Museum
4.2 km
Terminal Arcade
4.3 km
Wabash Theater
4.2 km
Collett Park
7.2 km
Emeline Fairbanks Memorial Library
4.7 km
Terre Haute Post Office and Federal Building
4.4 km
Oakley Observatory
8.7 km
Blessed Sacrament Chapel
10.9 km
Booker T. Washington School
2.8 km
Markle House and Mill Site
11.4 km
Terre Haute Masonic Temple
4.6 km
Bethany Congregational Church
6.3 km
Condit House
4.6 km
Building at 23–27 S. Sixth Street
4.3 km
Vigo County Home for Dependent Children
9.7 km
Star Building
4.3 km
Twelve Points Historic District
6.9 km
Sage-Robinson-Nagel House
3 km
Citizens' Trust Company Building
4.3 km
State Normal Library
4.7 km
Collett Park Neighborhood Historic District
7.4 km
First National Bank
4.4 km
Farrington's Grove Historic District
3.4 kmReviews
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