Sandford, Indiana
| Sandford | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
 Vigo County's location in Indiana | |
  Sandford Location in Vigo County, Indiana | |
| Coordinates: 39°32′43″N 87°31′50″W / 39.54528°N 87.53056°WCoordinates: 39°32′43″N 87°31′50″W / 39.54528°N 87.53056°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Vigo |
| Township | Fayette |
| Elevation[1] | 650 ft (200 m) |
| ZIP code | 47885 |
| FIPS code | 18-67824[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 442999 |
Sandford is an unincorporated community in Fayette Township, Vigo County, Indiana. The community is part of the Terre Haute Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History
Sandford was established in 1854 at the state line between Illinois and Indiana and soon acquired a post office. With the building of the Indianapolis & St. Louis Railroad, it became an important town in the area. In 1890 it had a population of approximately 250.[3]
Geography
Sandford is located at 39°32′43″N 87°31′50″W / 39.54528°N 87.53056°W.
References
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ Bradsby, H.C. (1891). History of Vigo County, Indiana, with Biographical Selections. Chicago: S. B. Nelson & Co. p. 481.