Vilas, Indiana
Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
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Vilas is an unincorporated community in Franklin Township, Owen County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]
Vilas, Indiana | |
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  Vilas Location within Indiana  Vilas Location within the United States | |
| Coordinates: 39°10′12″N 86°50′24″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Owen |
| Township | Franklin |
| Elevation | 545 ft (166 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 47460 |
| Area codes | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 445291 |
History
A post office was established at Vilas in 1885, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1912.[3] The community was named in honor of William Freeman Vilas, 33rd United States Postmaster General.[4]
