Terre Haute Community Info and Homes For Sale
Terre Haute is a city on the banks of the Wabash River, about 4 hours south of Chicago and 1 hour southwest of Indianapolis. There is an assortment of activities to do in Terre Haute. You can let your imagination soar or swim, journey through the past, blast into the future or rock out to the beat of different drummer.
Our location makes a variety of activities possible. The city abounds with small designer boutiques, larger retailers and shopping centers. A recent Reader's Digest poll ranked Terre Haute 45 out of 301 cities as the best communities for raising a family. Terre Haute was also recently named community of the year for 2010 by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce.
History of Terre Haute
Terre Haute first appeared in the early 18th century with the construction of Fort Harrison as a permanent settlement within Indian Territory. The early explorers aptly applied the French words Terre Haute (tehr-uh hoht), meaning "high ground" to describe the surrounding area.
As the Midwest grew and cities and towns developed amidst the sprawling prairies and farmland, Terre Haute soon adopted the name, "Crossroads of America", with it being centrally located from St Louis, Chicago, Cincinnati, and Louisville, and to this day Terre Haute continues to be the "hub" of the Wabash Valley. Terre Haute is a city that reflects its sophistication and culture in various expressions.
Education in Terre Haute
Terre Haute is served by the Vigo County School Corporation.Terre Haute is home to Indiana State University (ISU), one of the nation’s “best value” undergraduate institutions. The Princeton Review has also placed ISU on its “Best in the Midwest” list of colleges and universities. The private engineering school Rose–Hulman Institute of Technology is located just east of the city, and is consistently rated as the top undergraduate engineering school in the nation. Ivy Tech Community College, a full-service campus serving the Wabash Valley region, andHarrison College are also located in the city. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, a four-year, private Roman Catholic women's college, is north of West Terre Haute, Indiana.
At the dawn of this new century, Terre Haute is a regional leader in education, recreation, business development and expansion, and a renewed sense of community. We are proud to offer our city and area; rich in history, culture, and opportunity, and I invite you to allow me the pleasure of being your guide to the Terre Haute Area.
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