Growing Up With Terre Haute, Indiana
Terre Haute, Indiana, is described as a significant crossroads and bellwether location. The city is situated along the Wabash River and is notable for its numerous train crossings. The author, Troy Brownfield, reflects on his hometown's unique characteristics and its cultural significance.
- ▪Terre Haute is located at the intersection of U.S. Highways 40 and 41, with I-70 nearby.
- ▪The city has over 340 train crossings in Vigo County.
- ▪Troy Brownfield is the Executive Editor of several publications and an author.
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Troy Brownfield / May 23, 2026 Growing Up With Terre Haute, Indiana Alt-rock and evolution just east of Illinois. Where I’m From Photo via Troy Brownfield. Photo via Troy Brownfield. Audio Turn any article into a podcast. Upgrade now to start listening. Text Size Members can share articles with friends & family to bypass the paywall. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads Email 0 Open and scroll to the comments section It’s a crossroads. It’s a bellwether. It’s sometimes a punch line. And it’s my hometown. Welcome to Terre Haute, Indiana. Perched along the Wabash River that runs through most of the state, Terre Haute sits at the intersection of U.S. Highways 40 and 41, with I-70 thrown in for good measure.
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