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Highland, Vermillion County, Indiana

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Highland was probably so named on account of its lofty elevation. A post office was established at Highland in 1838, and remained in operation until 1868. With the construction of the railroad, business activity shifted to nearby Hillsdale, and the town of Highland declined.
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Unincorporated community
Vermillion County's location in Indiana
Highland is located in Vermillion County, Indiana
39°47′40″N 87°23′45″W / 39.79444°N 87.39583°W / 39.79444; -87.39583
Country
State
Indiana
County
Vermillion
Township
Helt
Time zone
UTC-5
Eastern (EST)
DST
UTC-4
ZIP code
Area code
765
GNIS
436148
unincorporated community
Helt Township
Vermillion County
U.S. state
Indiana
39°47′40″N 87°23′44″W / 39.79444°N 87.39556°W / 39.79444; -87.39556
Wabash River
Parke County
Montezuma

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