Vermillion County | |
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 Location within the U.S. state of Indiana | |
 Indiana's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 39°51′N 87°28′W / 39.85°N 87.46°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Indiana |
| Founded | February 1, 1824 |
| Named for | Vermilion River |
| Seat | Newport |
| Largest city | Clinton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 259.93 sq mi (673.2 km2) |
| • Land | 256.88 sq mi (665.3 km2) |
| • Water | 3.05 sq mi (7.9 km2) 1.17% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 15,439 |
| • Density | 59/sq mi (23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 8th |
| Website | www |
| Indiana county number 83 | |
Vermillion County lies in the western part of the U.S. state of Indiana between the Illinois border and the Wabash River. As of the 2020 census, the population was 15,439.[1] The county seat is Newport.[2] It was officially established in 1824 and was the fiftieth Indiana county created. Vermillion County is included in the Terre Haute, Indiana, Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county contains seven incorporated towns with a total population of about 9,900.[3] as well as several unincorporated communities; it is also divided into five townships which provide local services.[4][5] An interstate highway, two U.S. routes, and five state roads cross the county, as does a major railroad line.[6][7]
- ^ "Vermillion County, Indiana". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
- ^ "Find a County – Vermillion County, IN". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on July 19, 2011. Retrieved January 6, 2011.
- ^ "Vermillion County, Indiana -- County Subdivision and Place. GCT-PH1. Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2000". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved February 9, 2011.
- ^ "Indiana Township Association". Retrieved September 12, 2010.
- ^ "Duties". United Township Association of Indiana. Retrieved January 6, 2011.
- ^ "Indiana Transportation Map 2009-2010" (PDF). Indiana Department of Transportation. 2009. Archived (PDF) from the original on November 18, 2009. Retrieved December 16, 2010.
- ^ "Indiana Railroads" (PDF). Indiana Department of Transportation. 2008. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 18, 2009. Retrieved December 11, 2010.