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Auld Lang Syne
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John Masey Wright and John Rogers' illustration of the poem, c. 1841
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Frank C. Stanley's 1910 performance of Auld Lang Syne. Contains the first and last verse
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"Auld Lang Syne" (Scots pronunciation: [ˈɔːl(d) lɑŋˈsəin]: note "s" rather than "z")[1] is a Scots poem written by Robert Burns in 1788[2][3] and set to the tune of a traditional folk song (Roud # 6294). It is well known in many countries, especially in the English-speaking world, its traditional use being to bid farewell to the old year at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve. By extension, it is also sung at funerals, graduations, and as a farewell or ending to other occasions. The international Scouting movement, in many countries, uses it to close jamborees and other functions.[4]
The song's Scots title may be translated into standard English as "old long since", or more idiomatically, "long long ago",[5] "days gone by" or "old times". Consequently, "For auld lang syne", as it appears in the first line of the chorus, might be loosely translated as "for (the sake of) old times".
The phrase "Auld Lang Syne" is also used in similar poems by Robert Ayton (1570–1638), Allan Ramsay (1686–1757), and James Watson (1711) as well as older folk songs predating Burns.[6] Matthew Fitt uses the phrase "In the days of auld lang syne" as the equivalent of "Once upon a time..." in his retelling of fairy tales in the Scots language.[7]
Contents
1 History
2 Lyrics
3 Melody
4 Uses
4.1 At New Year
4.2 Other than New Year
4.2.1 In the English-speaking world
4.2.2 In non-English-speaking countries
4.3 Use in films
5 Notable performances
5.1 Live and broadcast
5.2 Recordings
6 References
7 External links
History[edit]
Robert Burns sent a copy of the original song to the Scots Musical Museum with the remark, "The following song, an old song, of the olden times, and which has never been in print, nor even in manuscript until I took it down from an old man."[8] Some of the lyrics were indeed "collected" rather than composed by the poet; the ballad "Old Long Syne" printed in 1711 by James Watson shows considerable similarity in the first verse and the chorus to Burns' later poem,[6] and is almost certainly derived from the same "old song".
Should Old Acquaintance be forgot,
and never thought upon;
The flames of Love extinguished,
and fully past and gone:
Is thy sweet Heart now grown so cold,
that loving Breast of thine;
That thou canst never once reflect
On old long syne.
CHORUS:
On old long syne my Jo,
On old long syne,
That thou canst never once reflect,
On old long syne.
It is a fair supposition to attribute the rest of the poem to Burns himself.[8]
There is some doubt as to whether the melody used today is the same one Burns originally intended, but it is widely used in Scotland and in the rest of the world.[3][9]
Singing the song on Hogmanay or New Year's Eve very quickly became a Scots custom that soon spread to other parts of the British Isles. As Scots (not to mention English, Welsh and Irish people) emigrated around the world, they took the song with them.
Lyrics[edit]
The song begins by posing a rhetorical question: Is it right that old times be forgotten? The answer is generally interpreted as a call to remember long-standing friendships.[10] Thomson's Select Songs of Scotland was published in 1799 in which the second verse about greeting and toasting was moved to its present position at the end.[10]
Most common use of the song involves only the first verse and the chorus. The last lines of both of these are often sung with the extra words "For the sake of" or "And days of", rather than Burns' simpler lines. This allows one note for each word, rather than the slight melisma required to fit Burns' original words to the melody.
Complete lyrics
Burns' original Scots verse[5]
English translation
(minimalist)
Scots pronunciation guide
(as Scots speakers would sound)
IPA pronunciation guide[11]
(Burns' own Ayrshire dialect)
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
and never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
and auld lang syne*?
CHORUS:
For auld lang syne, my jo,
for auld lang syne,
we'll tak' a cup o' kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
And surely ye'll be your pint-stoup!
and surely I'll be mine!
And we'll tak' a cup o’ kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
CHORUS
We twa hae run about the braes,
and pou'd the gowans fine;
But we've wander'd mony a weary fit,
sin' auld lang syne.
CHORUS
We twa hae paidl'd in the burn,
frae morning sun till dine;
But seas between us braid hae roar'd
sin' auld lang syne.
CHORUS
And there's a hand, my trusty fiere!
and gie's a hand o' thine!
And we'll tak' a right gude-willie waught,
for auld lang syne.
CHORUS
Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and never brought to mind?
Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and old lang syne?
CHORUS:
For auld lang syne, my dear,
for auld lang syne,
we'll take a cup of kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
And surely you'll buy your pint cup!
and surely I'll buy mine!
And we'll take a cup o' kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
CHORUS
We two have run about the slopes,
and picked the daisies fine;
But we've wandered many a weary foot,
since auld lang syne.
CHORUS
We two have paddled in the stream,
from morning sun till dine†;
But seas between us broad have roared
since auld lang syne.
CHORUS
And there's a hand my trusty friend!
And give me a hand o' thine!
And we'll take a right good-will draught,
for auld lang syne.
CHORUS
Shid ald akwentans bee firgot,
an nivir brocht‡ ti mynd?
Shid ald akwentans bee firgot,
an ald lang syn*?
CHORUS:
Fir ald lang syn, ma jo,
fir ald lang syn,
wil tak a cup o kyndnes yet,
fir ald lang syn.
An sheerly yil bee yur pynt-staup!
an sheerly al bee myn!
An will tak a cup o kyndnes yet,
fir ald lang syn.
CHORUS
We twa hay rin aboot the braes,
an pood the gowans fyn;
Bit weev wandert monae a weery fet,
sin ald lang syn.
CHORUS
We twa hay pedilt in the burn,
fray mornin sun til dyn;
But seas between us bred hay roard
sin ald lang syn.
CHORUS
An thers a han, my trustee feer!
an gees a han o thyn!
And we'll tak a richt‡ gude-willie-waucht‡,
fir ald lang syn.
CHORUS
ʃɪd o̜ːld ə.kwɛn.təns bi fəɾ.ɡot,
ən nɪ.vəɾ brɔxt tɪ məin?
ʃɪd o̜ːld ə.kwɛn.təns bi fəɾ.ɡot,
ən o̜ːl lɑŋ səin?
CHORUS:
fəɾ o̜ːl lɑŋ səin, mɑ dʒo,
fəɾ o̜ːl lɑŋ səin,
wiːl tɑk ə kʌp ə kəin.nəs jɛt,
fəɾ o̜ːl lɑŋ səin.
ən ʃeːr.li jiːl bi juːɾ pəin.stʌup!
ən ʃeːr.li ɑːl bi məin!
ən wiːl tɑk ə kʌp ə kəin.nəs jɛt,
fəɾ o̜ːl lɑŋ səin.
CHORUS
wi two̜̜ː heː rɪn ə.but ðə breːz,
ən puːd ðə ɡʌu.ənz fəin;
bʌt wiːv wɑn.əɾt mʌ.ne ə wiːɾɪ fɪt,
sɪn o̜ːl lɑŋ səin.
CHORUS
wi two̜̜ː heː pe.dlt ɪn ðə bʌɾn,
freː moːɾ.nɪn sɪn tɪl dəin;
bʌt siːz ə.twin ʌs bred heː roːrd
sɪn o̜lː lɑŋ səin.
CHORUS
ən ðeːrz ə ho̜ːn, mɑ trʌs.tɪ fiːɾ!
əŋ ɡiːz ə ho̜ːn ə ðəin!
ən wiːl tɑk ə rɪxt ɡɪd wʌ.lɪ wo̜ːxt,
fəɾ o̜lː lɑŋ səin.
CHORUS
† dine = "dinner time"
‡ ch = voiceless velar fricative, /x/, at the back of the mouth like /k/ but with the mouth partly open like /f/. Similar to "Bach" in German
* syne = "since" or "then" – pronounced like "sign" rather than "zine".
Melody[edit]
The tune to which "Auld Lang Syne" is commonly sung is a pentatonic Scots folk melody, probably originally a sprightly dance in a much quicker tempo.[10]
English composer William Shield seems to quote the "Auld Lang Syne" melody briefly at the end of the overture to his opera Rosina, which may be its first recorded use. The contention that Burns borrowed the melody from Shield is for various reasons highly unlikely, although they may very well both have taken it from a common source, possibly a strathspey called The Miller's Wedding or The Miller's Daughter. The problem is that tunes based on the same set of dance steps necessarily have a similar rhythm, and even a superficial resemblance in melodic shape may cause a very strong apparent similarity in the tune as a whole. For instance, Burns' poem Coming Through the Rye is sung to a tune that might also be based on the Miller's Wedding. The origin of the tune of God Save the Queen presents a very similar problem and for just the same reason, as it is also based on a dance measure.[12] (See the note in the William Shield article on this subject.)
In 1855, different words were written for the Auld Lang Syne tune by Albert Laighton and titled, "Song of the Old Folks." This song was included in the tunebook, Father Kemp's Old Folks Concert Tunes published in Boston, Massachusetts in 1860.[13] For many years it was the tradition of the Stoughton Musical Society to sing this version in memory of those who had died that year.
Songwriter George M. Cohan quotes the first line of the "Auld Lang Syne" melody in the second to last line of the chorus of You're a Grand Old Flag. It is plain from the lyrics that this is deliberate.
John Philip Sousa quotes the melody in the Trio section of his 1924 march "Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company"
In the Sacred Harp choral tradition, an arrangement of it exists under the name "Plenary". The lyrics are a memento mori and begin with the words "Hark! from the tomb a doleful sound". Another Christian setting, using the name "Fair Haven" for the same tune, uses the text "Hail! Sweetest, Dearest Tie That Binds" by Amos Sutton.[14]
The University of Virginia's alma mater ("The Good Old Song") is also sung to the tune of "Auld Lang Syne".
Uses[edit]
At New Year[edit]
"Auld Lang Syne" is traditionally sung at the conclusion of New Year gatherings in Scotland and around the world, especially in English-speaking countries.
At Hogmanay in Scotland, it is common practice that everyone joins hands with the person next to them to form a great circle around the dance floor. At the beginning of the last verse, everyone crosses their arms across their breast, so that the right hand reaches out to the neighbour on the left and vice versa.[15][16] When the tune ends, everyone rushes to the middle, while still holding hands. When the circle is re-established, everyone turns under the arms to end up facing outwards with hands still joined.
In countries other than Scotland the hands are often crossed from the beginning of the song at variance with Scottish custom. The Scottish practice was demonstrated by the Queen at the Millennium Dome celebrations for the year 2000. The English press berated her for not "properly" crossing her arms, unaware that she was correctly following the Scottish tradition.[17][18]
Other than New Year[edit]
As well as celebrating the New Year, "Auld Lang Syne" is very widely used to symbolise other "endings/new beginnings" – including farewells, funerals (and other memorials of the dead), graduations, the end of a (non-New Year) party or a Scout gathering, the election of a new government, the last lowering of the Union Jack as a British colony achieves independence and even as a signal that a retail store is about to close for the day. The melody is also widely used for other words, especially hymns, the songs of sporting and other clubs, and even national anthems. In Scotland and other parts of Britain, in particular, it is associated with celebrations and memorials of Robert Burns. The following list of specific uses is far from comprehensive.
In the English-speaking world[edit]
In Scotland, it is often sung at the end of a cèilidh, a dance, and at weddings. At weddings, it is performed in the same way as at New Year, but the bride and groom are often lifted up in the centre of the circle.
The tune is played, and sung by the crowd, in the final stages of the annual Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
In many Burns Clubs, it is sung at the end of the Burns supper.
In Great Britain, it is played at the close of the annual Congress (conference) of the Trades Union Congress.
The song is sung at the end of the Last Night of the Proms by the audience (rather than the performers) and so it is not often listed on the official programme.
The song is played at the Passing Out Parade of Young Officers in the Royal Navy as they march up the steps of the Britannia Royal Naval College; and at the Sovereign's Parade at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst for young officers joining the British Army, as the cadets march up the steps of their famous Old College building – to the beat of the slow march, after the tune "Will ye no come back?". This custom (or something very like it) is also followed in Naval and Military colleges in many other countries, especially members and former members of the Commonwealth of Nations. Examples include the Royal Military College of Canada, the Royal Military College (Malaysia), the National Defence Academy (India),[19] the Indian Military Academy, the Officers Training Academy (India), the Pakistan Military Academy, Bangladesh Military Academy and at the equivalent colleges in Singapore, Burma and Nigeria.
Since 2007, the melody has been used as an introduction to the mass chorus of "America the Beautiful" that is played by the twelve finalist corps at the Finals Retreat at the Drum Corps International World Championships. Coincidentally, "Auld Lang Syne" and "America the Beautiful" have the same metre, and the lyrics can be sung interchangeably.
In non-English-speaking countries[edit]
"Auld Lang Syne" has been translated into many languages, and the song is widely sung all over the world. The song's pentatonic scale matches scales used in Korea, Japan, India, China and other East Asian countries, which has facilitated its "nationalisation" in the East. The following particular examples mostly detail things that are special or unusual about the use of the song in a particular country.
In India and Bangladesh, the melody was the direct inspiration for the popular Bengali folk song [20][21] "Purano shei diner kotha" (Memories of the Good Old Days) composed by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore,[22] and forms one of the more recognisable tunes in Rabindra Sangeet (Rabindra's Songs), a body of work of 2,230 songs and lyrical poems that form the backbone of Bengali music.
In Denmark, the song was translated in 1927 by the famous Danish poet Jeppe Aakjær. Much like Robert Burns' use of dialect, Aakjær translated the song into the Danish dialect sallingbomål, a dialect from the northern part of western Jutland, south of the Limfjord, often hard for other Danes to understand. The song "Skuld gammel venskab rejn forgo", is an integral part of the Danish Højskole tradition, and often associated with more rural areas and old traditions. Also, the former Danish rock group Gasolin modernised the melody in 1974 with their pop ballad Stakkels Jim ("Poor Jim").
Before 1972, it was the tune for the Gaumii salaam anthem of The Maldives (with the current words).
In the Netherlands, the melody is best known as the Dutch football song "Wij houden van Oranje" (We love Orange) performed by André Hazes.
In Thailand, the song "Samakkhi Chumnum" ("สามัคคีชุมนุม", "Together in unity"), which is set to the familiar melody, is sung after sporting fixtures, and at the end of Boy Scout jamborees, as well as for the New Year. The Thai lyrics are about the King and national unity, and many Thais are not aware of the song's "Western" origin.[citation needed]
In Japan, although the original song is not unknown, people usually associate the melody with Hotaru no Hikari, which sets completely different lyrics to the familiar tune. Hotaru no Hikari is played at some school graduation ceremonies, and at the end of the popular New Year's Eve show NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen. It is played as background music in various establishments such as bars, restaurants, or department stores in Japan to let the customers know that the establishment is closing soon.
In South Korea, the song is known as Jakbyeol (작별 / Farewell) or (less commonly) as Seokbyeol-ui Jeong (석별의 정 / The Feeling of Farewell). From 1919 to 1945 it served as the national anthem of the Korean exile government and from 1945 to 1948, it was the melody of South Korea's national anthem.[23] The lyrics used then are the same as the current South Korean national anthem.
Use in films[edit]
The strong and obvious associations of the song and its melody have made it a common staple for film soundtracks from the very early days of "talking" pictures to the present—a large number of films and television series' episodes having used it for background, generally but by no means exclusively to evoke the New Year.
Notable performances[edit]
Live and broadcast[edit]
1939: Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians performed it in on New Year's Eve for decades until his death in 1977. Several sources credit Lombardo with "popularising" the use of the song, at least in the United States. Lombardo's version is played in Times Square every New Year's immediately following the dropping of the ball.[24]
1997: On 30 June, the day before Hong Kong was handed over from the UK to China, the tune was played by the silver and pipe bands from the Royal Hong Kong Police Force, at the departure of Hong Kong's 28th and last British Governor, Chris Patten, from his official residence, Government House, Hong Kong[25]
2009: On 30 November – St. Andrew's Day – students and staff at the University of Glasgow sang the song in 41 different languages simultaneously[26]
2015: On 25 March, the song was played with a bagpipe on the transfer of Lee Kuan Yew's body from the Istana to the Parliament House[27]
Recordings[edit]
As a standard in music, Auld Lang Syne has been recorded many times, in every conceivable style, by many artists, both well-known and obscure.
References[edit]
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External links[edit]
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McKellar, Kenneth. "Auld Lang Syne (in Scots)" (MP3). Retrieved 28 December 2007.
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Article on songs variant perceptions
The complete poem by James Watson in the National Library of Scotland
Les Deux Love Orchestra Classic New Year's Eve Version (mp3)
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Multiple versions and tunes at The Mudcat Cafe's "Digital Traditions"
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Knight Township, Vanderburgh County, Indiana
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Knight Township
Vanderburgh County
Township

Location in Vanderburgh County
Coordinates: 37°58′03″N 87°29′48″W / 37.96750°N 87.49667°W / 37.96750; -87.49667Coordinates: 37°58′03″N 87°29′48″W / 37.96750°N 87.49667°W / 37.96750; -87.49667
Country
United States
State
Indiana
County
Vanderburgh
Government
• Type
Indiana township
Area
• Total
34.79 sq mi (90.1 km2)
• Land
34.19 sq mi (88.6 km2)
• Water
0.6 sq mi (2 km2) 1.72%
Elevation
387 ft (118 m)
Population (2010)
• Total
67,945
• Density
1,987.3/sq mi (767.3/km2)
ZIP codes
47711, 47713, 47714, 47715
GNIS feature ID
453528
Knight Township is one of eight townships in Vanderburgh County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 67,945 and it contained 33,472 housing units.[1] Knight Township has the largest township population in Southwestern Indiana and is the home of nearly 40 percent of Vanderburgh County's population. On October 1, 2009, the City of Evansville officially annexed territory within Knight Township bounded between Burkhardt Road, the Lloyd Expressway and Morgan Avenue.
Contents
[hide]
1 History
2 Geography
2.1 Cities and towns
2.2 Unincorporated towns
2.3 Adjacent townships
2.4 Cemeteries
2.5 Airports and landing strips
2.6 Lakes
2.7 Landmarks
3 School districts
4 Political districts
5 References
6 External links
History[edit]
Knight Township was organized in 1840.[2]
Geography[edit]
According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 34.79 square miles (90.1 km2), of which 34.19 square miles (88.6 km2) (or 98.28%) is land and 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2) (or 1.72%) is water.[1]
Cities and towns[edit]
Evansville (southern portion)
Unincorporated towns[edit]
Smythe
Adjacent townships[edit]
Indiana
Vanderburgh County
Pigeon Township (west)
Center Township (northwest)
Warrick County
Campbell Township (northeast)
Ohio Township (east)
Cemeteries[edit]
The township contains these two cemeteries: Oak Hill and Oates Memorial Park.
Airports and landing strips[edit]
Saint Marys Medical Center Airport
Lakes[edit]
Cross Lake
Landmarks[edit]
Angel Mounds
University of Evansville
Swonder Ice Arena
Wesselman Woods
Eastland Mall
Washington Square Mall
School districts[edit]
Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation
Political districts[edit]
Indiana's 8th congressional district
State House District 75
State House District 77
State House District 78
State Senate District 49
State Senate District 50
Evansville City Ward 1
Evansville City Ward 2
Evansville City Ward 3
Evansville City Ward 4
Evansville City Ward 5
References[edit]
"Knight Township, Vanderburgh County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
United States Census Bureau 2007 TIGER/Line Shapefiles
IndianaMap
^ Jump up to: a b "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place -- 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census. Retrieved 2013-05-10.
Jump up ^ History of Vanderburgh County, Indiana: From the Earliest Times to the Present. Brant & Fuller. 1889. p. 63.
External links[edit]
Official Site
Indiana Township Association
United Township Association of Indiana
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Places adjacent to Knight Township, Vanderburgh County, Indiana
Center Township
Campbell Township, Warrick County
Pigeon Township
Knight Township
Ohio Township, Warrick County

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City of Evansville
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Annual festivals
Evansville Freedom Festival
Germania Männerchor Volksfest
West Side Nut Club Fall Festival
Vanderburgh County 4H Fair
Frog Follies
ShrinersFest
Jazz & Wine Festival
[show]
Arenas and venues
Alhambra Theatorium
Bosse Field
Old National Events Plaza
Ford Center
Goebel Soccer Complex
Mesker Amphitheatre
Swonder Ice Arena
Metro Sports Center
Victory Theatre
Veterans Memorial Coliseum
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Corporate headquarters and major employers
Accuride
AK Steel
Atlas Van Lines
Berry Plastics
Mead Johnson
Old National Bank
Shoe Carnival
Springleaf
T.J. Maxx
Toyota
Vectren
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Education
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation
Roman Catholic Diocese of Evansville
Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library
Ivy Tech Community College
University of Evansville
University of Southern Indiana
ITT Technical Institute
Harrison College
Oakland City University
Willard Library
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Neighborhoods / Districts
Bayard Park
Culver
Downtown
Haynies Corner
Jacobsville
Lamasco
Lincolnshire Historic District
Riverside Historic District
Washington Avenue Historic District
[show]
Attractions
Angel Mounds
Children's Museum of Evansville
Evansville Museum
Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra
Ford Center
LST 325 Museum
Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden
Reitz Home Museum
Old National Events Plaza
Old Vanderburgh County Courthouse
Tropicana Casino
Wesselman Woods
Burdette Park
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Malls & other commerce
Downtown
Eastland Mall
Washington Square Mall
[show]
Sports
Evansville Purple Aces
USI Screaming Eagles
Evansville Otters
Evansville Thunderbolts
Evansville Enforcers
Demolition City Roller Derby
Evansville Crush
Southern Indiana Athletic Conference
Refrigerator Bowl
Hoosier Nationals
Thunder on the Ohio
Rollergirls of Southern Indiana
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Transportation
Evansville Regional Airport
Metropolitan Evansville Transit System
I-64
I-69 (Former 164)
I-69
US 41
Lloyd Expressway
SR 57
SR 62
SR 65
SR 66
SR 662
University Parkway
Veterans Memorial Parkway
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Healthcare & emergency
Deaconess Hospital
Deaconess Gateway and Women's Hospital
St. Mary's Hospital and Medical Center
Southwestern Indiana Mental Health System
The Welborn System
IU Evansville Medical Center
[show]
Regional
Center Township
German Township
Knight Township
Perry Township
Pigeon Township
Vanderburgh County
Evansville Metropolitan Area
Southwestern Indiana
Illinois-Indiana-Kentucky tri-state area
Area codes 812 and 930
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v
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Municipalities and communities of Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States
County seat: Evansville
City
Evansville
Town
Darmstadt
Townships
Armstrong
Center
German
Knight
Perry
Pigeon
Scott
Union
CDPs
Highland
Melody Hill
Unincorporated
communities
Armstrong
Belknap
Country Club Meadows
Crossroads
Cypress
Daylight
Earle
Elliott
Erskine Station
Harwood
Hillsdale
Inglefield
Kasson
Knob Hill
Kratzville
Lakewood Hills
Martin
McCutchanville
Mechanicsville
Mud Center
Nisbet
Rahm
Red Bank
Saint Joseph
Saint Wendel‡
Smythe
Stacer
Stringtown
Vaughan
Footnotes
‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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