Where is Terre Haute, Indiana, USA?

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Where is Terre Haute Located? - Terre Haute is a city located in the Vigo County of Indiana, United States. Terre Haute lies between 37.7662 Degrees North latitudes and 97.2625 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Terre Haute, Indiana

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Where is Terre Haute?: The Google Map showing the location of Terre Haute in the U.S. state of Indiana.

Where is Terre Haute Located?

Terre Haute is a city located in the Vigo County of Indiana, United States. Terre Haute lies between 37.7662 Degrees North latitudes and 97.2625 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Terre Haute city is 58389 people and the city has a total area of 34.55 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Terre Haute, Indiana Quick Facts

AttributeDetails
CityTerre Haute
CountyVigo County
StateIndiana
State CapitalIndianapolis
US RegionMidwestern United States
Latitude39.4667° N
Longitude87.4139° W
ElevationApproximately 502 ft (153 m)
Land Area35.3 sq mi
Water Area0.5 sq mi
Total Area35.8 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)58,389
Population DensityApproximately 1,655 per sq mi
ZIP Codes47801, 47802, 47803, 47804, 47807, 47808
Area Code812
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST), UTC−5
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT), UTC−4
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code18-75428
Congressional DistrictIndiana's 8th Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Terre Haute, Indiana

TransportationDetails
Airport NameTerre Haute Regional Airport
IATA CodeHUF
Major Airport NearbyIndianapolis International Airport
PortNo major port; inland Indiana city
Major HighwaysInterstate 70, US Highway 40, US Highway 41, US Highway 150
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo current Amtrak service; regional rail access available
Local Transit ServiceTerre Haute Transit Utility (THTU)
  • Interstate 70 (I-70) — Major east-west interstate connecting Terre Haute with Indianapolis, Illinois, and Ohio.
  • US Highway 41 — Important north-south route connecting western Indiana communities.
  • US Highway 40 — Historic National Road connecting Terre Haute with regional destinations.
  • US Highway 150 — Provides access to nearby communities in western Indiana.

Top Places to Visit in Terre Haute, Indiana

Landmark NameType
Swope Art MuseumArt Museum
Clabber Girl MuseumHistory Museum
Terre Haute Children's MuseumFamily Attraction
Dobbs Park Nature CenterNature Preserve
Ritchey Woods Nature PreserveNatural Area
Vigo County Historical MuseumHistory Museum
Deming ParkPublic Park
Indiana TheatreHistoric Theater
Griffin Bike ParkOutdoor Recreation Area
Terre Haute Convention CenterEvent Venue

Driving Distances from Terre Haute, Indiana to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
BrazilIndiana15 mi20 minutes
IndianapolisIndiana75 mi1 hour 15 minutes
BloomingtonIndiana75 mi1 hour 20 minutes
EvansvilleIndiana110 mi2 hours
LafayetteIndiana85 mi1 hour 30 minutes
ChampaignIllinois80 mi1 hour 20 minutes
St. LouisMissouri170 mi2 hours 45 minutes
ChicagoIllinois180 mi3 hours
CincinnatiOhio170 mi3 hours
LouisvilleKentucky180 mi3 hours

Colleges and Universities Near Terre Haute, Indiana

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Indiana State UniversityPublicUniversityEducation, business, health sciences, and arts programs
Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyPrivateUniversityEngineering, technology, and applied sciences
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods CollegePrivateCollegeLiberal arts, nursing, and professional programs
Ivy Tech Community College - Terre HautePublicCommunity CollegeTechnical education and workforce training
Vigo County School CorporationPublicK–12 DistrictLocal public education

Waterbodies Near Terre Haute, Indiana

Wabash River, Honey Creek, Lost Creek, Prairie Creek Reservoir, Raccoon Lake

Golf Courses and Stadiums Near Terre Haute

Golf Courses: Rea Park Golf Course, Idle Creek Golf Course, Hulman Links Golf Course. Stadiums: Memorial Stadium, Indiana State University Memorial Stadium, Hulman Center.

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Terre Haute, Indiana

Landmark NameType
Swope Art MuseumArt Museum
Vigo County Historical MuseumHistory Museum
Clabber Girl MuseumIndustrial History Museum
Indiana TheatreHistoric Theater
Deming ParkPublic Park
Dobbs Park Nature CenterNature Center
Griffin Bike ParkOutdoor Recreation Area
Terre Haute Convention CenterEvent Venue

Terre Haute, Indiana — Key Historical Facts

  • Terre Haute was founded in 1816 and developed along the Wabash River as an important transportation and trade center.
  • The name Terre Haute comes from French words meaning "high land," referring to the elevated area along the Wabash River.
  • The arrival of railroads in the 19th century helped Terre Haute become a major industrial and commercial hub in western Indiana.
  • The city became known for coal mining, manufacturing, agriculture, and higher education institutions.
  • Today, Terre Haute is recognized as a regional center for education, healthcare, arts, and industry in the Wabash Valley.

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