Prairie City | |
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  Prairie City Location in Clay County | |
| Coordinates: 39°26′44″N 87°06′48″W / 39.44556°N 87.11333°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Clay |
| Township | Jackson |
| Elevation | 587 ft (179 m) |
| GNIS feature ID | 441539[1] |
Prairie City is an unincorporated community in Jackson Township, Clay County, Indiana. It is part of the Terre Haute Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History
Prairie City was founded in 1869.[2]
Geography
Prairie City is located at 39°26′44″N 87°06′48″W / 39.44556°N 87.11333°W.
References
- ↑ "Prairie City, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved August 20, 2010.
- ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 270. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
This village was laid out in 1869...
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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