Terre Haute, Indiana

Terre Haute is a city in the U.S state of Indiana. Established in the year 1816, the city derived its name from French, which means "high land". In 1832, it became a town and laws made a city in May 1853. The city was the headquarters of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from 1835 to 1839. The name of The Prairie House was changed to the Terre Haute House in 1855. The city became an industrial and mining center with iron and steel mills after the American Civil War. The business boomed and the city became the county seat of Vigo County.

Area & Location: Lies along the eastern bank of the Wabash River, Terre Haute is located at 39º28'11? Latitude North and 87º23'23? Longitude West. The city covers a total area of 83.1 sq. km with 80.9 sq. km of land and 2.2 sq. km of water. Around 59,614 people reside in the city with a density of 736.8 per sq. km.

Tourist Attractions: The city has many historic landmarks that attract people to it.

Transportation: Terre Haute International Airport is the main airport that serves the city. It handles all international as well as domestic flights. Sky King Airport is the airport for public use. The Terre Haute City Bus service help in inter-city transportation. The city also has an extensive road network that constitutes U.S. Highway 40 and U.S. Highway 41.

Hotels: Terre Haute hotels that offer tailor made reception to its guests are the main lounge of the tourists visiting the city. The fantastic ambience and friendly atmosphere make these hotels unique. Drury Inn Terre Haute, Econo Lodge Terre Haute, Terre Haute Super 8 Motel, Hampton Inn Terre Haute, Holiday Inn Terre Haute, Fairfield Inn Terre Haute, Pear Tree Inn Terre Haute, Knights Inn Terre Haute, Best Western Terre Haute Inn & Suites, Comfort Suites, Ramada Limited Terre Haute, Travelodge Terre Haute, Terre Haute Days Inn, Best Western the Linden and Motel 6 Terre Haute are the world-class hotels in the city.

Places of Attraction: Children's Science and Technology Museum is the children's favorite in the city. The home of Eugene V Debs, the famous union leader is open to the visitors. This three-story house, which displays the artifacts of his age, is considered as the National Historic Landmark. The Swope Art Museum that has the collection of art pieces is another important sight in the city.