Toad Hop, Indiana

Toad Hop is an unincorporated census-designated place in Sugar Creek Township, Vigo County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. It is officially part of 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 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.