Toad Hop, Indiana

Toad Hop is an unincorporated census-designated place in Vigo County, Indiana|Sugar Creek Township], Vigo County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. It is officially part of West [Terre Haute, Indiana|West Terre Haute]. It is part of the Terre Haute [metropolitan area].

Name origin

The origin of the name Toad Hop is deeply rooted in legend. One explanation is that the town was laid out on a swampy field, and the abundance of toads and frogs hopping around inspired the name.

Geography

Toad Hop is the mostly wooded area between the I-70 exit and U.S. [Route 40 in Indiana|US 40].

Demographics

As of the 2010 Census, 108 people lived in Toad Hop. 107 residents were White and 1 was of two or more races. The median age was 40 years old.

Education

All areas in Vigo County are in the Vigo [County School Corporation]. Toad Hop is zoned to Sugar Creek Consolidated Elementary School, West Vigo Middle School, and West Vigo High School.