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Tecumseh, Indiana
Location of Tecumseh in Vigo County, Indiana.
Location of Tecumseh in Vigo County, Indiana.
Country United States
State Indiana
County Vigo
Township Fayette
Area
 • Total 3.55 sq mi (9.20 km2)
 • Land 3.48 sq mi (9.00 km2)
 • Water 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2)
Elevation
558 ft (170 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 778
 • Density 223.82/sq mi (86.41/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47885
Area code(s) 812, 930
GNIS feature ID 444612

Tecumseh is an unincorporated census-designated place in eastern Fayette Township, Vigo County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. It is part of the Terre Haute metropolitan area.

History

Located on the Wabash River, Tecumseh was once known as Durkee's Ferry. In 1890 it was merely a post-office with five or six houses. Durkee's Ferry was once one of the main crossing points on the Wabash River.

A post office was established at Tecumseh in 1882, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1907.

Geography

Tecumseh is located at 39°33′47″N 87°25′18″W / 39.56306°N 87.42167°W / 39.56306; -87.42167 at an elevation of 561 feet.


Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 778
U.S. Decennial Census

See also

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