Terre Haute, Indiana

Terre Haute is a city located in Vigo County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 60,614. It is located at latitude 39°28' North, longitude 87°23' West. The city is the county seat of Vigo County{{GR|6}}.The current Mayor of Terre Haute is Kevin Burke.

Geography

Terre Haute is at 39°28'11" North, 87°23'23" West (39.469586, -87.389762){{GR|1}}, alongside the Wabash River in western Indiana.

Related Topics:
Wabash River - Indiana

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 83.1 km² (32.1 mi²). 80.9 km² (31.2 mi²) of it is land and 2.2 km² (0.9 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 2.68% water.

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United States Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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The city of Terre Haute is called "The Crossroads of America" because it was at one point located on the intersection of the two major roadways: the National Road and U.S. 41 (the "Dixie Bee Highway"). In the early 1970s, Interstate 70 was built, and the major shopping area moved south to the interchange. U.S. 40 still runs through the downtown area.

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U.S. 41 - Interstate 70 - U.S. 40

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In addition to the downtown business district and the South End, there are several other smaller business districts in the City. The first suburban shopping area was Twelve Points, on the northeast side of town; later, Idaho Station developed near Seventh Street and Lockport Road. In the post-WWII era, auto-centered shopping developed on the east side at Meadows. Plaza North is another important shopping area in the northern city neighborhoods.

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The physical geography of the city is dominated by the Wabash River, which forms the western border of the city. The city itself lies on a high, flat plain that rarely floods. Small bluffs like in the east side of the city, marking the edge of the historic flood plain. Lost Creek and Honey Creek drain the northern and southern sections of the city, respectively. In the early 1800s, there were several oil and mineral wells in the center of the city, but those have not been tapped for many years.

Related Topics:
Lost Creek - Honey Creek

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