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  Vigo County, Indiana - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Vigo County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana.
Vigo County is named in honor of Francis Vigo, an Italian tradesman who was instrumental in the capture of Fort Vincennes by George Rogers Clark.
In the county the population was spread out with 22.90% under the age of 18, 14.30% from 18 to 24, 27.30% from 25 to 44, 21.30% from 45 to 64, and 14.20% who were 65 years of age or older.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Vigo_County,_Indiana   (455 words)

  
 Vigo County Biographies
HARVEY M., artist, Terre Haute, is a native of Spencer county, Kentucky, and was born November 28, 1831, a son of David and Massie (SPARKS) POUND, natives of Kentucky, former of whom was of English and German and latter of English and Irish descent.
J.W., chief of police, Terre Haute, was born in Spencer county, Kentucky, December 3, 1852, and is a son of James and Arsula (TAYLOR) STOUT, natives of Kentucky and of English descent.
ALBERT D., sheriff of Vigo county, was born in Linton township, this county, May 8, 1855, and is a son of Joseph F. and Lucinda (POUND) WEEKS, former a native of Kentucky, and latter of Vigo county.
www.geocities.com /vigobios/bradsby.htm   (5142 words)

  
 Vigo County, Indiana Biographies Project
Vigo County is located in the extreme mid-western portion of Indiana and was formed in 1818 from Sullivan County.
It is bordered by Vermillion and Parke Counties to the north, Clay County to the east and Sullivan County to the south.
The Vigo County project was launched in April of 1999.
www.geocities.com /vigobios   (522 words)

  
 Vigo County :: Home
Vigo County, pronounced (Ve-go), was officially formed in 1818 by order of the Indiana State Legislature.
Vigo County is home to nationally recognized colleges, Rose Hulman institute of Technology, St. Mary of the Woods College, Indiana State University, and Ivy Tech College.
Vigo County is also considered a regional shopping area with stores shopping centers and specialty shops that draw people from the surrounding Indiana and Illinois counties.
www.vigocounty.org   (262 words)

  
 Community Archives - Vigo County Public Library
The Community Archives within the Special Collections Department of the Vigo County Public Library was established to collect, preserve, and make accessible original material which records the history of Terre Haute and Vigo County.
All time periods in history are represented in the Archives, from the earliest settlers to contemporary residents of Vigo County.
Vigo County Public Library's Community Archives has approximately 280 processed collections in its holdings covering a wide variety of subjects and time periods in the history of Terre Haute, Vigo County, and the surrounding area.
www.vigo.lib.in.us /vcplarchive   (792 words)

  
 Vigo County Histories in Microfilm and Microfiche   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Index to History of Vigo County, by Beckwhith, H. Title: History of Vigo and Parke counties, together with historic notes on the Wabash Valley.
Title: Greater Terre Haute and Vigo County closing the first century's history of city and county, showing the growth of their people, industries and wealth.
Title: History of Vigo and Parke counties, together with historic notes on the Wabash Valley, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manuscripts, private and official correspondence and other authentic, though, for the most plart, out-of-the-way sources.
www.statelib.lib.in.us /www/isl/indiana/histories/vigo.html   (437 words)

  
 Vigo County Indiana History and Pioneer Genealogy - Introduction
The major cities and towns of Vigo County are Riley, Seelyville, Terre Haute and West Terre Haute.
This feature is part of a statewide project focusing on all 92 Indiana counties and is forever a work in progress.
Due to the availability of these old documents, the content presented for each county varies; however, all counties have multiple historical retrospects, maps, images from vintage postcards and a place titled Our Stories for you to record the achievements of your Pioneer ancestor.
www.countyhistory.com /vigo/index.html   (195 words)

  
 Vigo County, Indiana History and Genealogy Research Guide and Links
The Wabash River flows through Vigo county from the north, and forms the curve in the southern portion of the county's western boundary.
Paul Dresser (1859-1906), a native of Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana, wrote and composed Indiana's Official State Song: "On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away".
The community of Hickory is situated on the Pierson Township, Vigo County, and Perry Township, Clay County, line.
home.att.net /~Local_History/Vigo-Co-IN.htm   (2352 words)

  
 Stats Indiana - Vigo County Indiana Profile
Data from the Indiana Department of Education for Vigo County appear to include an erroneous entry.
Source: US Census Bureau (Greene County totals are not included as it does not currently issue building permits.) Note: Detail cost may not sum to total due to rounding.
County Profiles is a component of STATS Indiana, a web-based information service of the State of Indiana and the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, developed and maintained by the Indiana Business Research Center at Indiana University's Kelley School of Business.
www.stats.indiana.edu /profiles/pr18167.html   (259 words)

  
 Vigo County, Indiana Genealogical Records Information
Vigo County was organized by an act of the Legislature March 21, 1818 becoming effective February 15, 1818, it was named for Revolutionary War hero Colonel Francis Vigo, a native of Sardinia, Italy, who came to Vincennes about 1777 and died in that city March 1836.
This claim was paid to his heirs in 1884 and the amount for the bell was paid by the heirs to the county.
This amount is a part of the expense of the bell that was hung in the dome of the Courthouse and bore the inscribed name of Colonel Francis Vigo.
www.myindianagenealogy.com /in_county/vi.htm   (1019 words)

  
 The Political Graveyard: Vigo County, Ind.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Assignment of birthplaces, deathplaces, and cemeteries to counties is subject to error.
Cook County, Ill. Married to Jacob Baur (founder and head of Liquid Carbonic Company; died 1912).
Vernon Ream McMillan (1892-1968) — of Terre Haute, Vigo County, Ind. Born in Morrill,
politicalgraveyard.com /geo/IN/VI.html   (1652 words)

  
 VIGO COUNTY SCHOOL CORPORATION
Tom requested that Superintendent Tanoos be allowed a place on the Board Meeting agenda toward the beginning of the meeting for any updates, reports, or issues he would like to share with the Board.
Burks also congratulated the secondary students and coaches from Honey Creek Middle School, South Vigo High School, and Chauncey Rose Middle School for their excellent participation in the Spell Bowl Competition.
Burks also commended the students at North Vigo named to the Indiana All-State Jazz Band and the elementary students and coaches who participated in the Thinking Cap Quiz Bowl.
www.vigoco.k12.in.us /board/minutes/bdmins-011204.html   (749 words)

  
 Vigo County Historical Society
Paul was born in Terre Haute on April 22, 1859, just before the beginning of the Civil War, to John and Sarah Dreiser, in the home which the Vigo County Historical Society now owns and maintains in his honor on Dresser Drive in Fairbanks Park.
As a regional project, Wabash Visions and Voices focuses on a five county area in west central Indiana-Clay, Parke, Sullivan, Vermillion and Vigo Counties.
The cabin was built in, or about, 1834.  In 1974, the cabin was donated by the Peker family and was dismantled and reconstructed in the village by Vigo County Park Staff.
web.indstate.edu /community/vchs/index.php   (553 words)

  
 TribStar.com - Terre Haute, Indiana News - Vigo County felony arrests
Rose M. Heck, 44, of Terre Haute was arrested by a Vigo County Sheriff’s deputy at 2:45 p.m.
She was no longer in the Vigo County jail on Friday.
Brian K. Marshall, 38, of Terre Haute turned himself in because of a warrant in Vigo County Superior Court Division 4.
www.tribstar.com /local/local_story_146223801.html   (998 words)

  
 Burnett Genealogy Connections - Morris County, Kansas; Vigo County, Indiana; Suffolk County, New York
David, the boy killed in the explosion, was the son of David's son, James B. Denny, and Elizabeth's daughter, Frances Jane Dulin, who were married in Vigo County on January 8, 1857.
She left her genealogical research material to the Vigo County Historical Society, which in turn left it to the Vigo County Public Library.
I, Jonah Bower, of the town of Southampton, in the County of Suffolk.
www.paulburnett.com /genealog.htm   (4315 words)

  
 Migrations Project - Location Search Results page
White Cottage, Newton Township, Muskingum County, OH Miss S.D. Vanderburgh County, IN Demas D. Terre Haute, Vigo County, IN George CARROLL
Marion County, KY John R. Terre Haute, Vigo County, IN Harry GLICK
Robert L. Terre Haute, Vigo County, IN Anne/Anastasia SEGGERSON
www.migrations.org /county.php3?migpassed=Vigo+County,+IN   (150 words)

  
 Vigo County Community Foundation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
In addition, the board is responsible for Community Foundation activities in Vigo County.
The Scholarship Committee is made up of board members and volunteers representing Clay, Sullivan and Vigo counties.
The Scholarship Committee appoints and oversees the activity of sub-committees created in each county to make selections for scholarships specific only to that county.
www.wvcf.com /community/com_con_vi.html   (3085 words)

  
 Indiana & Vigo County Information - Vigo County Public Library
Indiana and Vigo County Information - Vigo County Public Library
Indiana was admitted as a state on December 11, 1816.
Vigo County Public Library · One Library Square · Terre Haute, IN 47807
www.vigo.lib.in.us /ref/sites/vigoinfo.htm   (169 words)

  
 VIGO County Federal Credit Union Web Site - Home
Vigo County Federal Credit Union, located in Terre Haute, Indiana, is a member-owned financial institution, operating to fulfill the economic needs of our members.
Because we are member-owned, all profits are returned to our members in the form of
At Vigo County Federal Credit Union, your financial security is our goal.
www.vigocountyfcu.org   (78 words)

  
 www.vigorepublicans.org - the Vigo County Pachyderm Club   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The Vigo County Pachyderm Club offers this site to Wabash Valley voters, taxpayers and citizens as a practical means for broad citizen participation in politics.
Whether you are looking for information on Republican Candidates, upcoming events, fundraisers, important meetings, voter registration information, or just want to know how to join, we have all the information you need right here.
The Vigo County Pachyderm Club meets every Wednesday at noon, and the program concludes at 1 p.m.
www.vigorepublicans.org   (189 words)

  
 Wall Map of Vigo IN by MarketMaps from Maps.com -- World’s Largest Map Store.
These maps are laminated on both sides using 3mm hot lamination and are compatible with standard dry erase markers.
Although these County maps contain some street detail, it is not overwhelming and cluttered, instead it is clear, consise, and great for easy reference.
The Vigo County Indiana Wall Map is just one of the thousands of maps available at Maps.com.
www.maps.com /map.aspx?pid=6292   (284 words)

  
 myLocal.IN.gov
Select a county from the list to find local resources.
Select a city from the list to go to the corresponding county page.
Name: Organized in 1818 and named for Francis Vigo of Revolutionary War fame
www.in.gov /mylocal/counties/vigo   (56 words)

  
 Vigo County School Corp schools - district elementary, middle, and high school information
Vigo County School Corp schools - district elementary, middle, and high school information
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www.greatschools.net /cgi-bin/in/district_profile/308   (652 words)

  
 Vigo County School Corporation in the IU-IMI Consortium   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Vigo County School Corporation in the IU-IMI Consortium
Located just below Terre Haute, Vigo County School Corporation is a charter member in the IMI Consortium.
The IU-IMI Math Science Partnership grant has provided professional development to 89 teachers in the following schools in Vigo County:
www.indiana.edu /~iucme/vigo.html   (94 words)

  
 Vigo County QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau
Vigo County QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau
Source U.S. Census Bureau: State and County QuickFacts.
Data derived from Population Estimates, 2000 Census of Population and Housing, 1990 Census of Population and Housing, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, County Business Patterns, 1997 Economic Census, Minority- and Women-Owned Business, Building Permits, Consolidated Federal Funds Report, 1997 Census of Governments
quickfacts.census.gov /qfd/states/18/18167.html   (236 words)

  
 Vigo County Lifeline   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Most of the programs that are listed cover the same service area.
Please refer callers to the Indiana State Department of Health's Family Helpline at (800) 433-0746 or the Information and Referral Network (317) 926-4357 if they are calling for resources in Indiana but outside our service area (Service area: Vigo, Clay, Parke, Vermillion, Sullivan and Northwest Greene County).
Vigo County Health Dept. — Vector Control Division
wvlifeline.org /needs.html   (401 words)

  
 Vigo County InGenWeb-Genealogy: Cemetery, Census, Vital Records and more
Vigo County InGenWeb-Genealogy: Cemetery, Census, Vital Records and more
I have a full time job and a family as well as volunteering
Indiana Villages, Cities, Towns, Townships, Counties and Post Offices
www.rootsweb.com /~invigo/vigo.htm   (149 words)

  
 IHEN - Vigo County
Click here if your county is not yet listed in the directory.
Comments: We are located in Vigo county but draw in people from neighboring counties and Illinois.
We are an eclectic group encompassing very different backgrounds and teaching styles.
www.ihen.org /content/support/counties/vigo.htm   (433 words)

  
 Vigo County Tornadoes, 1950-2005   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
(s) were reported in Vigo County, Indiana between 01/01/1950 and 06/30/2005.
Click on Location or County to display Details.
Send me back to the NWSFO IND Frontpage.
www.crh.noaa.gov /ind/torn/vigo.php   (52 words)

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