Art, Indiana
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.
References
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Art, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved October 10, 2009.
- ^ "Clay County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 30, 2014.
- ^ 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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