Glenn Ayr or Glenn Ayre is an

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in central Lost Creek Township, Vigo County, in the

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. It is part of the

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History

Glenn Ayr had its start as a

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, and was named after the Glen Ayr Coal Company. A post office was established under the name Glenn in 1887, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902.

Geography

Glenn Ayr is located at at an elevation of 577 feet.

References

Unincorporated communities in Indiana Unincorporated communities in Vigo County, Indiana Terre Haute metropolitan area {{VigoCountyIN-geo-stub