Wilfred, Indiana facts for kids
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Wilfred, Indiana
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Sullivan County's location in Indiana
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 Wilfred, Indiana
Location in USA Indiana Sullivan County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Sullivan |
| Township | Jackson |
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47879
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 446033 |
Wilfred is an unincorporated community in western Jackson Township, Sullivan County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
The community is part of the Terre Haute Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History
Wilfred was founded in 1902 as a mining community. The town's name was derived from the names of two local mine operators, Wilford and Fredman.
Geography
Wilfred is located at 39°11′12″N 87°21′09″W / 39.18667°N 87.35250°W.
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