Sugar Creek, Indiana
Sugar Creek is an unincorporated community in Moral Township, Shelby County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3]
Sugar Creek, Indiana | |
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  Sugar Creek  Sugar Creek | |
| Coordinates: 39°38′26″N 85°54′47″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Shelby |
| Township | Moral |
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 46126 |
| FIPS code | 18-73934[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 444312 |
The community took its name from Sugar Creek.[4]
Geography
Sugar Creek is located at 39°38′26″N 85°54′47″W.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Sugar Creek has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[5]
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "Sugar Creek, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 30, 2017.
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 315. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...named for the nearby stream of the same name.
- Climate Summary for Sugar Creek, Indiana
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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