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Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
Art
Unincorporated community
Art is located in Clay County, IndianaArtArtLocation in Clay County
Coordinates: 39°24′10″N 87°09′19″W / 39.40278°N 87.15528°W / 39.40278; -87.15528
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyClay
TownshipPerry
Elevation607 ft (185 m)
ZIP code47834
FIPS code18-02278
GNIS feature ID430282

Art is an unincorporated community in Perry Township, Clay County, Indiana. It is part of the Terre Haute Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

A post office was established at Art in 1873, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903. The name Art was selected for its brevity.

Geography

Art is located at 39°24′10″N 87°09′19″W / 39.40278°N 87.15528°W / 39.40278; -87.15528.

References

  1. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. "Art, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved October 10, 2009.
  3. "Clay County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 30, 2014.
  4. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 54. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...chose Art for the name because it was short and easier to spell...
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