Hutton, Indiana
Hutton is an unincorporated community in northern Prairie Creek Township, Vigo County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
It is part of the Terre Haute metropolitan area.
History
Hutton was founded in 1833, and was named after the Hutton family of settlers. A post office was established at Hutton in 1889, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1906.
Geography
Hutton is located at 39°19′03″N 87°32′02″W / 39.31750°N 87.53389°W at an elevation of 456 feet.
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved July 14, 2016.
- ^ "Hutton, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved June 24, 2010.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 174. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...was settled in 1833, and named for a local family.
- ^ "Vigo County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 14, 2016.