Fontanet
Census-designated place in Vigo County, Indiana
Fontanet is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Vigo County, Indiana, with 347 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 597 ft (182 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Burnett, 3.4 miles SW.
- 347residents (2020 Census)
- 597 ftelevation · 182 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.7 km²
- 337 / sq mipopulation density
- 47851ZIP code
About Fontanet
Fontanet (also Fountain, Fountain Station, or Hunter) is an unincorporated census-designated place in central Nevins Township, Vigo County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. It lies along Baldwin St., northeast of the city of Terre Haute, the county seat of Vigo County. Although Fontanet is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP Code of 47851. As of the 2020 census, Fontanet had a population of 347.
Fontanet is part of the Terre Haute Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Each year on the last weekend in August, Fontanet enjoys the Annual Fontanet Bean Dinner Festival, a tradition stemming from a Civil War veterans' picnic first held in 1890. The festival was originally held on land near the DuPont Powder Mill. After the mill exploded in 1907, the picnic moved to the site known as Holloway Grove, donated by local landowner Bill Holloway.
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Fontanet had 347 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 347 |
|---|---|
| Density | 337 per sq mi (130 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fontanet at a glance
| State | Indiana (IN) |
|---|---|
| County | Vigo County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 347 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.03 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 597 ft (182 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.5714° N, 87.2456° W |
| ZIP code | 47851 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1823854 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fontanet
- Burnett3.4 mi SW
- Rosedale4.0 mi NW
- Cloverland4.8 mi S
- Billtown5.3 mi SE
- Seelyville5.5 mi S
- Bridgeton6.3 mi NE
- Staunton6.6 mi SE
- North Terre Haute6.8 mi W
- Brazil7.3 mi SE
- Carbon7.6 mi E
- Lyford8.4 mi NW
- Knightsville8.9 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Fontanet
What county is Fontanet in?
Fontanet is in Vigo County, Indiana.
What is the population of Fontanet, IN?
347 people lived in Fontanet at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fontanet, IN?
The ZIP code of Fontanet is 47851.
What is the elevation of Fontanet?
597 feet (182 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fontanet?
Burnett (3.4 mi), Rosedale (4.0 mi), Cloverland (4.8 mi), Billtown (5.3 mi), Seelyville (5.5 mi).
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