Six Points, Clay County, Indiana

Six Points
Unincorporated community
Six Points

Location in Clay County

Coordinates: 39°22′18″N 86°59′11″W / 39.37167°N 86.98639°W / 39.37167; -86.98639Coordinates: 39°22′18″N 86°59′11″W / 39.37167°N 86.98639°W / 39.37167; -86.98639
Country United States
State Indiana
County Clay
Township Washington
Elevation 712 ft (217 m)
GNIS feature ID 443557[1]

Six Points is an unincorporated community in Washington Township, Clay County, Indiana. It is part of the Terre Haute Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Six Points was named for a 6-way intersection.[2]

Geography

Six Points is located at 39°22′18″N 86°59′11″W / 39.37167°N 86.98639°W / 39.37167; -86.98639.

References

  1. "Six Points, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2010-08-20.
  2. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 302. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...named because four county roads converged here with State Road 46.


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