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Carthage, Indiana

Carthage is a town in Ripley Township, Rush County, Indiana, United States, located along the Big Blue River. The population was 927 at the 2010 census.

History
Carthage was platted in 1834. The town was named after Carthage, North Carolina. A post office has been in operation at Carthage since 1835.

The Henry Henley Public Library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2016.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Carthage has a total area of 0.58 sqmi, all land.

Education
The town is served by the Charles A. Beard Memorial School Corporation school district, based at Knightstown in Henry County to the north. Local elementary students attended Carthage Elementary School until its closure in 2014.

The town has a lending library, the Henry Henley Public Library, one of two public libraries in Rush County.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 927 people, 351 households, and 251 families living in the town. The population density was 1598.3 PD/sqmi. There were 411 housing units at an average density of 708.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.6% White, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.3% of the population.

There were 351 households, of which 39.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.9% were married couples living together, 15.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.5% were non-families. 25.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.10.

The median age in the town was 37.3 years. 28.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.5% were from 25 to 44; 26.6% were from 45 to 64; and 11.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.9% male and 50.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 928 people, 373 households, and 255 families living in the town. The population density was 1,616.3 PD/sqmi. There were 391 housing units at an average density of 681.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.95% White, 0.22% Native American, 1.08% from other races, and 0.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.51% of the population.

There were 373 households, out of which 36.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.2% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.6% were non-families. 27.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.6% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 31.9% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 95.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $35,417, and the median income for a family was $40,333. Males had a median income of $31,618 versus $21,875 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,598. About 6.0% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.1% of those under age 18 and 13.3% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Ione Virginia Hill Cowles (1858-1940), clubwoman, social leader

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Rushville, Indiana

Rushville is a city in Rushville Township, Rush County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 6,185 at the 2020 census. The city is the county seat of Rush County. It, like the county, was named in honor of Dr. Benjamin Rush, who signed the Declaration of Independence.

History
Rush County was formed from the unorganized Delaware County April 1, 1822. On July 29 town lots were sold and the town started to form. A school had already been started in 1821 by Dr. W.B. Laughlin, who was a member of the Legislature when the county was formed, and is considered the founding father of the town. A jail was built, Charles Veeder, was the first postmaster in 1822, and a courthouse was built in 1823. The Dog Fennel Gazette was published in 1823. The railroad was built in 1850 and after that a bank, factories, mills, and grain elevators sprang up.

The Rushville post office has been in operation since 1822.

Rushville was the campaign headquarters for Wendell Willkie's 1940 presidential campaign against Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Willkie is buried in the city's East Hill Cemetery.

The Durbin Hotel, John K. Gowdy House, Melodeon Hall, Rush County Courthouse, Rushville Commercial Historic District, St. Paul Methodist Episcopal Church, Booker T. Washington School, and Wendell Lewis Willkie House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
Rushville is located along the Flatrock River.

According to the 2010 census, Rushville has a total area of 3.09 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2020, there were 6185 people, 2527 households, and 1,552 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,668.8 PD/sqmi. There were 2,597 housing units at an average density of 1,156.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.5% White, 1.5% Black, 0.20% Indian, 0.85% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.13% from other races, and 3.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% of the population.

There were 2,434 households, out of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.9% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.2% were non-families. 31.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,233, and the median income for a family was $36,646. Males had a median income of $30,127 versus $22,440 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,072. About 8.1% of families and 11.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.3% of those under age 18 and 12.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The town has a lending library, the Rushville Public Library.

Notable people

 * Samuel Bigger, Governor of Indiana
 * Carmelita Geraghty, silent film actress
 * Gerald Geraghty, screenwriter
 * Maurice Geraghty, screenwriter
 * Thomas J. Geraghty, screenwriter
 * Janet Gray Hayes, 60th mayor of San Jose, California
 * Joe Hogsett, politician and lawyer
 * Leonidas Sexton, 19th-century politician
 * Knowles Shaw, author and composer
 * Tony Stewart, NASCAR/NHRA driver, owner
 * Frazier Thomas, television personality
 * Philip Willkie, politician and businessman
 * Wendell Willkie, presidential candidate, lawyer, businessman
 * Edward H. Wolfe, Union Army general

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Austin, Indiana

Austin is a city in Jennings Township, Scott County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 4,272 at the 2000 census, at which time it was a town; Austin became a city on January 1, 2008. The population was 4,064 at the 2020 census.

History
Austin was platted in 1853, and named after Austin, Texas. A post office has been in operation at Austin since 1854.

HIV Crisis
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirms that Austin “contains the largest drug-fueled H.I.V. outbreak to hit rural America in recent history.” Its 5 percent infection rate “is comparable to some African nations.” According to New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman, who visited with Austin's only doctor, Will Cooke, Austin "doesn’t just sit at the intersection between Indianapolis and Louisville but at the intersection of hopelessness and economic ruin.”

In 2015, press reports indicated the city was the center of an outbreak of HIV caused by the use of Opana as an injectable recreational drug. The outbreak required emergency action by state officials. When the outbreak was first detected there were 30 HIV cases in a town that had, up until this point, only had 3 cases over several decades. After 29 days, by the time Governor Mike Pence determined a course of action, the number of HIV cases had skyrocketed to 79. In response to the crisis Scott County established "one-stop shop," where people could also get drug treatment referrals, free HIV testing, syringe exchanges, and other services.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Austin has a total area of 2.58 sqmi, all land.

Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Austin has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 4,295 people, 1,674 households, and 1,178 families residing in the city. The population density was 1664.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,908 housing units at an average density of 739.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.1% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 1,674 households, of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.2% were married couples living together, 18.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.6% were non-families. 25.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the city was 36.7 years. 25.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27% were from 25 to 44; 25.3% were from 45 to 64; and 12.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 4,724 people, 1,793 households, and 1,308 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,946.4 PD/sqmi. There were 1,967 housing units at an average density of 810.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.20% White, 0.06% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.78% from other races, and 0.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.52% of the population.

There were 1,793 households, out of which 36.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% were married couples living together, 16.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.0% were non-families. 22.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the town the population was spread out, with 29.1% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $28,495, and the median income for a family was $33,267. Males had a median income of $28,468 versus $21,580 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,431. About 16.6% of families and 19.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.0% of those under age 18 and 15.6% of those age 65 or over.

Notable residents

 * Albert E. Wiggam - Psychologist and eugenicist

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Scottsburg, Indiana

Scottsburg is a city within Vienna Township and the county seat of Scott County, in the U.S. state of Indiana, about 30 mi north of Louisville, Kentucky. The population of Scottsburg was 7,345 at the 2020 census.

History
Scottsburg was platted in 1871. The city was named for Horace Scott, a railroad official. A post office has been in operation at Scottsburg since 1873.

The Scott County Home, Scottsburg Courthouse Square Historic District, and Scottsburg Depot are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Scottsburg has a total area of 5.069 sqmi, of which 5.05 sqmi (or 99.63%) is land and 0.019 sqmi (or 0.37%) is water.

Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and cold Midwest winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Scottsburg has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Demographics
In 2003 Scott County was removed from the Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN Metropolitan Statistical Area and became the Scottsburg, IN Micropolitan Statistical Area. It is part of the Louisville/Jefferson County–Elizabethtown–Bardstown, KY-IN Combined Statistical Area.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 6,747 people, 2,768 households, and 1,730 families living in the city. The population density was 1336.0 PD/sqmi. There were 3,117 housing units at an average density of 617.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 0.3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 2,768 households, of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.6% were married couples living together, 16.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.5% were non-families. 30.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.90. The median age in the city was 37.5 years. 23.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27% were from 25 to 44; 24.5% were from 45 to 64; and 15.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,040 people, 2,539 households, and 1,604 families living in the city. The population density was 1,257.2 PD/sqmi. There were 2,823 housing units at an average density of 587.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.34% White, 0.07% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.26% from other races, and 0.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.88% of the population.

There were 2,539 households, out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.5% were married couples living together, 14.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.8% were non-families. 32.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 10.9% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,687, and the median income for a family was $37,083. Males had a median income of $31,217 versus $21,321 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,552. About 12.6% of families and 15.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.7% of those under age 18 and 9.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The town has a lending library, the Scott County Public Library. The town is in Scott County School District 2. This includes Johnson, Lexington, Scottsburg, and Vienna-Finley Elementary Schools, Scottsburg Middle School, and Scottsburg High School. The elementary schools are kindergarten through fifth grade. Scottsburg Middle School is sixth grade through 8th grade. Scottsburg High School is ninth through twelfth grade with opportunities for a hybrid learning environment through Scottsburg New Tech High School. There are also a variety of early education programs, such as OVO Head Start and Pre-School programs at local churches.

Culture
Every year on the fourth weekend in August the Finley Township Volunteer Fire Department holds the Leota Country Frolic, a festival to celebrate the country heritage of the town founded in 1884. Live bluegrass music, antique farm machinery show, watermelon eating contest, arts and crafts, quilt raffle, flea market, pedal pull, euchre tournament, and an abundance of good food. This event is held in historic Leota, centered around the infamous covered bridge.

During the second weekend in August the Scottsburg Beautification Committee hosts the Pig Roast in the Park. This is a nonprofit event that raises funds for the city of Scottsburg. There event features food, live music, a slow-pitch softball tournament, and arts and crafts booths. The last day of the event concludes with a fireworks display.

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Fairland, Indiana

Fairland is a town in Brandywine Township, Shelby County, Indiana. The population was 315 at the 2010 census.

History
Construction of the Indianapolis, Cincinnati, and Lafayette Railroad began in 1849, and Fairland was platted in 1852. Isaac Odell and Henry Jenkins hired the J. M. Elliott Company of Shelby County to draw the plans, and this was recorded on October 21, 1852. The town was named for the "beautiful land" near the original town site. A post office has been in operation at Fairland since 1854 with Isaac Odell as the first postmaster. Several additions were made to the town: Daniel Bradley Addition (1857), Odell's First Addition (1865), Granville S. Harrel Addition (1866), Odell's Second Addition (1868), Richardson & McQuiston Addition (1872), J. B. Plymate First Addition (1891), Joseph & Luvina Plymate Addition (1902), Walker's Addition (1903), Drake's Addition (1907), and Henderson's Addition (1914). In 1866, the railroad between Martinsville and Franklin was extended from Franklin to Fairland with General Ambrose E. Burnside leading the project. The Fairland Cemetery Association was formed in 1887.

The town boasted the 22-room Park Hotel, bank, blacksmith, physicians, restaurants, general store, hardware store, butcher, Masonic hall, lumber company, sawmill, and livery stable. And, the "Fairland Bulletin" newspaper was published until it was moved to Shelbyville and became the "Volunteer".

On September 9, 1969, Allegheny Airlines Flight 853 collided in mid-air with a smaller private aircraft northwest of Fairland, killing all 83 passengers and crew of both aircraft.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Fairland has a total area of 0.16 sqmi, all land.

Government
The community, located about five miles (8 km) northwest of Shelbyville, was incorporated as a town on June 9, 1866. Later on, for an undetermined reason, the town board stopped meeting. The town government came to a halt sometime after July 1883.

On August 16, 2008, for the first time in 125 years, a three-member Fairland Town Board and a town clerk-treasurer conducted official business. Shelby County Councilwoman Tami Grubbs administered the oath of office to board members Rick Daily, John Hanson and Jeremy Creech, along with Clerk-Treasurer Chris Brinson, who immediately set about the task of organization, which included electing board officials. The board elected Daily as board president, Hanson as vice president and Creech as secretary. Indiana law mandates that all municipalities with populations under 2,000 people are towns.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 315 people, 121 households, and 90 families living in the town. The population density was 1968.8 PD/sqmi. There were 132 housing units at an average density of 825.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.1% White, 1.6% from other races, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.5% of the population.

There were 121 households, of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.4% were married couples living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.6% were non-families. 23.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.03.

The median age in the town was 37.5 years. 27.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.5% were from 25 to 44; 29.2% were from 45 to 64; and 13% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,276 people, 462 households, and 369 families living in the CDP. The population density was 367.7 PD/sqmi. There were 481 housing units at an average density of 138.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.88% White, 0.78% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.31% from other races, and 0.71% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.78% of the population.

There were 462 households, out of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.6% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.1% were non-families. 16.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 10.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.8 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $45,972, and the median income for a family was $50,036. Males had a median income of $27,941 versus $26,458 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $17,406. About 5.4% of families and 10.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.4% of those under age 18 and 14.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Fairland had its own high school at the turn of the 20th century. Fairland became an incorporated town, and by 1873, a new brick school was built to replace the two separate buildings formerly used. A new school was built in 1883, and when that one burned, another was built in 1928 and used until 1984. The Fairland athletic teams were the "Hornets" until they became part of the Northwestern Consolidated School District of Shelby County and became the "Triton Tigers."

Triton Elementary School, Triton Middle School, and Triton Central High School, which make up the Northwestern Consolidated School District, are located approximately two miles north of the town of Fairland. The school colors are kelly green and white, and the mascot is the tiger.

Arts and culture
Fairland hosts events including their annual Fairland Fish Fry Festival which includes food for the community.

Notable people

 * Marjorie Main - Character actress and singer
 * Matt Mason - Country music singer
 * Ashe Russell - Professional baseball player

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Morristown, Indiana

Morristown is a town in Hanover Township, Shelby County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 1,218 at the 2010 census.

History
Morristown was platted in 1828 by Samuel Morrison, and named for him. The Morristown post office has been in operation since 1834.

Junction Railroad Depot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Morristown has a total area of 2.37 sqmi, of which 2.35 sqmi (or 99.16%) is land and 0.02 sqmi (or 0.84%) is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,218 people, 467 households, and 311 families living in the town. The population density was 518.3 PD/sqmi. There were 519 housing units at an average density of 220.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.6% White, 0.1% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.1% Asian, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 467 households, of which 36.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.0% were married couples living together, 18.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.4% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.95.

The median age in the town was 38 years. 24.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.9% were from 25 to 44; 21.4% were from 45 to 64; and 20.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 45.4% male and 54.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,133 people, 426 households, and 296 families living in the town. The population density was 1,182.2 PD/sqmi. There were 444 housing units at an average density of 463.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.94% White, 0.53% Native American, 0.09% Asian, and 0.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.53% of the population.

There were 426 households, out of which 38.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.4% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.3% were non-families. 27.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.0% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $36,417, and the median income for a family was $44,327. Males had a median income of $32,625 versus $23,295 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,129. About 2.4% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.2% of those under age 18 and 9.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Morristown is the location of Morristown Elementary and Morristown Junior-Senior High School.

Morristown has a public library, a branch of the Shelby County Public Library.

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Shelbyville, Indiana

Shelbyville is a city in Addison Township, Shelby County, in the U.S. state of Indiana and is the county seat. The population was 20,067 as of the 2020 census.

History

In 1818, the land that would become Shelbyville was ceded to the United States by the Miami tribe in the Treaty of St. Mary's. Also in 1818, the backwoodsman Jacob Whetzel and a party cut a trail through this "New Purchase" from the Whitewater River at Laurel due west to the White River at Waverly. This trail became known as Whetzel's Trace and was the first east–west road into the New Purchase of central Indiana. Whetzel's Trace was cut just 4 miles north of site of Shelbyville and proved important in the settlement of Shelby County.

Shelbyville was platted in 1822. Shelbyville was named in honor of Isaac Shelby, the first and fifth Governor of Kentucky and soldier in Lord Dunmore's War, the Revolutionary War, and the War of 1812. The town incorporated January 21, 1850.

The Shelbyville post office has been in operation since 1823.

The city charter received at that time was destroyed in the City Hall fire on January 1, 1928.

A railroad was built connecting Shelbyville to Indianapolis in the late 1830s, the first railroad in the state, that later expanded to connect to Madison and Jeffersonville.

Allegheny Airlines Flight 853 crashed on September 9, 1969, near Fairland. Nearly thirty of the 83 people killed were never identified and were buried in a mass grave in Shelbyville.

John Hamilton House, Lora B. Pearson School, Porter Pool Bathhouse, Shelbyville Commercial Historic District, Shelby County Courthouse, Shelbyville High School, and West Side Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Grover Museum features a "Streets of Old Shelby" exhibit.

Horseshoe Indianapolis (owned by Caesars Entertainment) opened in 2009.

Geography
Shelbyville is located in Central Indiana and within the Indianapolis metropolitan area. It is 26 mi southeast of Downtown Indianapolis. The city is at the fork of the Little Blue and Big Blue Rivers.

According to the 2010 census, Shelbyville has a total area of 11.845 sqmi, of which 11.56 sqmi (or 97.59%) is land and 0.285 sqmi (or 2.41%) is water.

Climate
Shelbyville has a humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification Dfa) experiencing four distinct seasons.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 19,191 people, 7,682 households, and 4,848 families living in the city. The population density was 1660.1 PD/sqmi. There were 8,658 housing units at an average density of 749.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.9% White, 1.9% African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.0% Asian, 3.2% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.1% of the population.

There were 7,682 households, of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.6% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.9% were non-families. 30.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the city was 35.9 years. 25.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.2% were from 25 to 44; 24.8% were from 45 to 64; and 13% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 17,951 people, 7,307 households, and 4,654 families living in the city. The population density was 2,023.0 PD/sqmi. There were 7,930 housing units at an average density of 893.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.28% White, 1.58% African American, 0.15% Native American, 1.16% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.90% from other races, and 0.91% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.91% of the population.

There were 7,307 households, out of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.3% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.3% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.96. In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,824, and the median income for a family was $46,379. Males had a median income of $34,550 versus $24,331 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,670. About 6.1% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.8% of those under age 18 and 11.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Shelbyville Central Schools consists of Shelbyville Senior High School, Shelbyville Middle School, Coulston Elementary, Loper Elementary, and Hendricks Elementary. The high school and middle school's mascot is Golden Bears. Coulston is the Comets, Hendricks is the Hurricanes and Loper is the Bulldogs.

St. Joseph Elementary School is a private school, associated with St. Joseph Catholic Church, in Shelbyville.

Prior to 1870, no public education was provided for Shelbyville's black residents. In 1870, the state required communities to provide education, but allowed them to choose whether they would be integrated or segregated. Shelbyville schools were integrated at the high school level, but segregated in the elementary grades until 1949.

Shelbyville has a public library, a branch of the Shelby County Public Library.

Notable people

 * Sandy Allen (1955–2008), world's tallest living female (7 ft)
 * James "Bucky" Barnes, fictional character from Marvel Comics universe and former Captain America, was born in Shelbyville.
 * Ovid Butler (1801-1881), abolitionist and chancellor and namesake of Butler University, practiced law in Shelbyville from 1825 to 1836.
 * William Garrett, Indiana Mr. Basketball, led Shelbyville HS basketball team to state high school basketball championship in 1947.
 * Ken Gunning, basketball player for Indiana Hoosiers and head coach at Wichita State University
 * Thomas Hendricks, 21st Vice President of the United States under Grover Cleveland in 1885
 * Victor Higgins (1884–1949), painter
 * John W. Hill (1890–1977), founder of PR firm Hill & Knowlton in Cleveland in 1927
 * Marjorie Main (1890-1975), Ma Kettle in 10 Ma and Pa Kettle movies
 * Charles Major (1856–1913), novelist
 * Edna Parker (1893-2008), oldest living person at the time of her death at age 115
 * Mike Phipps, NFL quarterback for NFL's Cleveland Browns and Chicago Bears.
 * James Pierce, silent film actor
 * Kid Quill (born in 1994), recording artist
 * Mike Sexton, professional poker player and commentator. Inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2009.
 * Waldo E. Sexton, entrepreneur
 * Wilbur Shaw, three-time Indianapolis 500 winner in 1937, 1939, and 1940
 * W. Roland Stine, educator and politician
 * Bob Zimny, NFL football player for the Chicago Cardinals. Won the 1947 NFL Championship.

title: Shelbyville, Indiana


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Chrisney, Indiana

Chrisney is a town in Grass Township, Spencer County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 481 at the 2010 census.

History
Chrisney was originally called Spring Station, and under the latter name was founded in about 1871 when the railroad was extended to that point. A post office was established under the name Spring Station in 1874; in 1883 the post office was renamed Chrisney.

Chrisney High School was in existence from 1908-1972. It was closed in 1972, merging with Dale High School to form Heritage Hills High School.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Chrisney has a total area of 0.74 sqmi, of which 0.71 sqmi (or 95.95%) is land and 0.03 sqmi (or 4.05%) is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 481 people, 200 households, and 130 families living in the town. The population density was 677.5 PD/sqmi. There were 234 housing units at an average density of 329.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.3% White, 0.4% Asian, and 1.2% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.

There were 200 households, of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.0% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.99.

The median age in the town was 41.4 years. 22.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.7% were from 25 to 44; 29.3% were from 45 to 64; and 16.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 47.2% male and 52.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 544 people, 210 households, and 140 families living in the town. The population density was 1,484.9 PD/sqmi. There were 233 housing units at an average density of 636.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.79% White, 0.74% Native American, 0.37% from other races, and 1.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.55% of the population.

There were 210 households, out of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 30.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.25.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 29.0% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $34,464, and the median income for a family was $45,000. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $19,125 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,127. About 14.1% of families and 15.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.6% of those under age 18 and 7.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
It is in the North Spencer County School Corporation. The community has a public elementary school, Chrisney Elementary School. It ranges from grade Pre-K to 6th grade.

Prior to 1972, the community had its own high school. The mascot was the wildcats, and the school colors were black and orange. In 1972 the school merged into Heritage Hills High School.

Chrisney has a public library, a branch of the Lincoln Heritage Public Library.

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Dale, Indiana

Dale is a town in Carter Township, Spencer County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 1,593 at the 2010 census.

History
Dale was originally called Elizabeth, and under the latter name was laid out in 1843. When a post office was established, the name was changed to Dale, in honor of Robert Dale Owen of New Harmony, the town's congressman at the time. The Dale post office has been in operation since 1844.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Dale has a total area of 1.56 sqmi, of which 1.55 sqmi (or 99.36%) is land and 0.01 sqmi (or 0.64%) is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,593 people, 603 households, and 406 families living in the town. The population density was 1027.7 PD/sqmi. There were 649 housing units at an average density of 418.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 84.6% White, 0.4% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 12.6% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 18.1% of the population.

There were 603 households, of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.6% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.7% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.08.

The median age in the town was 37.9 years. 24.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.3% were from 25 to 44; 27.3% were from 45 to 64; and 15.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.4% male and 49.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,570 people, 591 households, and 414 families living in the town. The population density was 1,025.4 PD/sqmi. There were 630 housing units at an average density of 412.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 92.35% White, 1.02% African American, 6.12% from other races, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.44% of the population.

There were 591 households, out of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.9% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.5% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $36,295, and the median income for a family was $42,969. Males had a median income of $29,018 versus $22,545 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,163. About 2.7% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.6% of those under age 18 and 2.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education
It is in the North Spencer County School Corporation. Dale has a public elementary school, David Turnham Elementary School.

Prior to 1972, the community had its own high school. The school colors were black and gold, and the mascot was the golden aces. In 1972 the school merged into Heritage Hills High School.

Dale has a public library, a branch of the Lincoln Heritage Public Library.

Transportation
The Indiana Department of Transportation, as part of the Major Moves transportation program, in 2011 completed a four-lane, limited access highway bypass that carries U.S. Route 231 around the west side of Dale. The town now has access points at Indiana 62 on the town's south side, Indiana 68 on the west side, and Spencer County Road 2050 North (a new roadway) on the north side.

County Road 2050 North provides access to two hotels, a restaurant, gas station and residences that were formerly accessed from the old interchange of U.S. 231 with Interstate 64. That diamond interchange and overpass were eliminated in favor of a partial-cloverleaf interchange located slightly to the west, necessitating the access road.

Notable people

 * Del Harris, basketball coach, was born in Dale; returned to coach local High School
 * Florence Henderson, singer and actress, co-star of The Brady Bunch; was born in Dale
 * Roger Kaiser, basketball player
 * J. Clarence Karcher, geophysicist and inventor of the reflection seismograph; was born in Dale
 * Abraham Lincoln, U.S. president, was raised on a farm near what is now Lincoln City. His mother, Nancy Hanks Lincoln, died while he was young; her burial site is located on the original farm.

title: Dale, Indiana


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Gentryville, Indiana

Gentryville is a town in Jackson Township, Spencer County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 268 at the 2010 census.

History
Gentryville was platted in December 1854, and named for James Gentry, an early settler and local businessman.

The Gentryville post office has been in operation since 1826.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Gentryville has a total area of 0.39 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 268 people, 110 households, and 79 families living in the town. The population density was 687.2 PD/sqmi. There were 118 housing units at an average density of 302.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 95.9% White, 1.1% African American, 1.9% Native American, 0.7% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 110 households, of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.5% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.2% were non-families. 21.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.75.

The median age in the town was 44.4 years. 19% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.9% were from 25 to 44; 32.5% were from 45 to 64; and 16.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 262 people, 95 households, and 81 families living in the town. The population density was 674.1 PD/sqmi. There were 106 housing units at an average density of 272.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.18% White, 1.15% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.76% from other races, and 1.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.05% of the population.

There were 95 households, out of which 41.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.4% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.7% were non-families. 12.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $38,750, and the median income for a family was $41,750. Males had a median income of $29,375 versus $23,542 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,752. About 5.1% of families and 9.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.5% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

Recent roadway developments
In March 2011, U.S. 231 was relocated to a new four-lane highway approximately four miles east of Gentryville. Indiana 62 and Indiana 162 continue to pass through the community. Indiana 62 utilizes the former route of U.S. 231.

Education
It is in the North Spencer County School Corporation.

Prior to 1948, the community had its own high school. The school colors were green and white, and the mascot was the pirates. That year, the school district was dissolved. The Chrisney school district took some areas and the Dale school district took other areas. The high schools of those two districts consolidated in 1972.

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Grandview, Indiana

Grandview is a town in Hammond Township, Spencer County, Indiana, along the Ohio River. The population was 749 at the 2010 census.

History
Grandview was laid out in 1851. The town received its name because of the "grand view" of the Ohio River. A post office has been in operation at Grandview since 1854.

Geography
Grandview is situated along the Ohio River at river mile 742, just upstream from Rockport, Indiana, and downstream from Lewisport, Kentucky. The Rockport Generating Station lies just west of Grandview. Indiana State Road 66 connects Grandview with Rockport to the southwest and the Tell City area to the northeast.

According to the 2010 census, Grandview has a total area of 0.96 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 749 people, 288 households, and 199 families living in the town. The population density was 780.2 PD/sqmi. There were 314 housing units at an average density of 327.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.1% White, 1.5% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.1% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 288 households, of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.9% were non-families. 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.14.

The median age in the town was 37.3 years. 27.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.1% were from 25 to 44; 27.5% were from 45 to 64; and 12.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 45.8% male and 54.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 696 people, 266 households, and 194 families living in the town. The population density was 727.5 PD/sqmi. There were 296 housing units at an average density of 309.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.84% White, 1.87% African American, 0.43% Native American, 0.43% Asian, and 0.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.14% of the population.

There were 266 households, out of which 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.7% were non-families. 22.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.4% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $35,417, and the median income for a family was $42,727. Males had a median income of $29,732 versus $20,500 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,928. About 9.4% of families and 12.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.0% of those under age 18 and 1.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
It is in the South Spencer County School Corporation.

Prior to 1943, the community had its own high school. The school colors were gold and purple, and the mascots were the greyhounds and the yellowjackets. That year, the students were consolidated into Luce Township High School. That school, in turn, merged into South Spencer High School in 1965.

Grandview has a public library, a branch of Spencer County Public Library.

Notable people

 * Bill Peet - American children's book illustrator and a story writer for Disney Studios.
 * Charles Kelly - American Author of the Crossroads Series and Third in Command of Marion County Community Corrections. Charles is also famous for saving a life in the alleyway behind MCCC on 1/3/2020 . ; Going down in the annals of history.

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Rockport, Indiana

Rockport is a city in Ohio Township and the county seat of Spencer County, Indiana, along the Ohio River. The population was 2,270 at the 2010 census. Once the largest community in Spencer County, the city has recently been surpassed by the town of Santa Claus. At 37°53'1" north, Rockport is also the southernmost city in the state, located slightly south of Evansville, Cannelton, or Mount Vernon (the westernmost city).

History
Lots were first sold in Rockport in 1818. The town received its name from rock outcroppings on the Ohio River.

Three locations in Rockport are listed on the National Register of Historic Places: the Spencer County Courthouse, the Mathias Sharp House, and the Lincoln Pioneer Village.

The Rockport post office has been in operation since 1823.

Cleveland-Cliffs Rockport Works is located on the Ohio River near Rockport. The facility has an 80” wide galvanizing line which is the widest in the United States. The hot-dip galvanizing and galvannealing line incorporates revolutionary proprietary technologies, including induction transition heating, which provides rapid, accurate annealing temperature control. Rockport Works is one of the largest employers in Spencer County.

In 2013, while under the previous ownership of AK Steel, Rockport Works was reported by the EPA as the source for 70% of the pollution in the Ohio River, the nation's most polluted waterway.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Rockport has a total area of 1.604 sqmi, of which 1.57 sqmi (or 97.88%) is land and 0.034 sqmi (or 2.12%) is water.

Rockport is nestled on the Ohio River across from Owensboro, Kentucky. It is home to the Rockport Generating Station, a coal power plant which is scheduled to close by 2028 due to the pollution it causes. It is connected to Owensboro by the William H. Natcher Bridge via U.S. Route 231.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,270 people, 908 households, and 564 families living in the city. The population density was 1445.9 PD/sqmi. There were 1,026 housing units at an average density of 653.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.9% White, 1.8% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6% of the population. There were 908 households, of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.1% were married couples living together, 14.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.9% were non-families. 33.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 3.05.

The median age in the city was 39.1 years. 25.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.9% were from 25 to 44; 25.5% were from 45 to 64; and 17.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,160 people, 891 households, and 571 families living in the city. The population density was 1,843.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,057 housing units at an average density of 902.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.83% White, 2.59% African American, 0.37% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.19% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.25% of the population.

There were 891 households, out of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 13.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.9% were non-families. 32.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.0% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,275, and the median income for a family was $37,554. Males had a median income of $30,278 versus $20,263 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,298. About 10.2% of families and 14.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.4% of those under age 18 and 12.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
It is in the South Spencer County School Corporation. Rockport Elementary School is in Rockport.

Prior to 1965, it had its own high school. The school colors were blue and gold, and the mascot was the Zebras. That year, it merged into South Spencer High School.

There is also a Roman Catholic parochial school of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Evansville, St. Bernard Catholic School.

Rockport has a public library, a branch of Spencer County Public Library.

Arts and culture
Lincoln Pioneer Village, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is located in Rockport City Park. Designed by Indiana sculptor George Honig, the first phase of the Village was completed in 1935, with an addition completed the following year. The project was undertaken through grants from the Federal Emergency Relief Administration and Works Progress Administration, both programs of the "New Deal".

Historically accurate replicas of a number of Spencer County cabins and businesses from Abraham Lincoln's time are the main attraction of the Village, giving visitors the opportunity to see what it was like to live in Indiana during Lincoln's formative years. The Village was so well known throughout the United States in its early years that it was chosen as the setting for portions of the 1955 Burt Lancaster film The Kentuckian.

Notable people

 * Parrish Casebier, collegiate & professional basketball player; was raised and attended school in Rockport.
 * Florence Henderson, actress, was raised and attended school in Rockport.
 * Allen J. Payton (ca. 1861-62 – 1917), farmer and politician
 * Thomas G. Pitcher, Union general in the Civil War born in Rockport
 * Kate Milner Rabb, Indiana journalist and author; lived in Rockport in 1866. Attended High School in Rockport.
 * James C. Veatch, Indiana state legislator and Union general during the Civil War; lived in Rockport at the time of his death.

title: Rockport, Indiana


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Georgetown, St. Joseph County, Indiana

Georgetown is a census-designated place in Clay Township, St. Joseph County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 4,497 at the 2000 census. It is part of the South Bend–Mishawaka, IN-MI, Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 2.0 sqmi, of which 1.9 sqmi is land and 0.51% is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,497 people, 2,040 households, and 1,115 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,318.1 PD/sqmi. There were 2,262 housing units at an average density of 1,166.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 85.35% White, 7.67% African American, 0.60% Native American, 3.47% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 1.13% from other races, and 1.71% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.71% of the population.

There were 2,040 households, out of which 22.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.3% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.3% were non-families. 35.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 20.1% under the age of 18, 15.0% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.2 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $51,019, and the median income for a family was $62,010. Males had a median income of $50,157 versus $28,955 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $24,302. About 1.1% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.2% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.

title: Georgetown, St. Joseph County, Indiana


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Granger, Indiana

Granger is a census-designated place (CDP) in Clay and Harris townships, St. Joseph County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 30,465 at the 2010 census. Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation and the South Bend Community School Corporation maintain the public schools in the area. Granger is part of the South Bend–Mishawaka metropolitan area as well as the larger Michiana region.

History
Granger was founded in 1883, and named after the Grangers fraternal organization. The Granger post office has been in operation since 1875.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 26.2 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 28,284 people, 9,184 households, and 8,173 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,078.8 PD/sqmi. There were 9,401 housing units at an average density of 358.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 94.15% White, 1.74% African American, 0.12% Native American, 2.63% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.26% from other races, and 1.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.21% of the population.

There were 9,184 households, out of which 48.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 82.7% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.0% were non-families. 9.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.06 and the average family size was 3.26.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 31.7% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 27.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.9 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $80,744, and the median income for a family was $83,171. Males had a median income of $61,255 versus $33,620 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $31,367. About 1.0% of families and 1.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.4% of those under age 18 and 1.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation serves most of Granger. South Bend Community School Corporation serves students in Clay Township in the western part of Granger. The far eastern tip of Granger located within Elkhart County and not in the CDP, is served by Elkhart Community Schools.

Public schools
The following schools, all of Penn-Harris-Madison lie within the boundaries of Granger:

The respective schools serve the majority of the parts of Granger in Penn-Harris-Madison. Elsie Rogers and Walt Disney elementary schools and Schmucker Middle School, outside of Granger, serve other parts of Granger. All residents of the Penn-Harris-Madison district are zoned to Penn High School, which is not in Granger.
 * Discovery Middle School (6-8)
 * Horizon Elementary School (K-5)
 * Mary Frank Elementary School (K-5)
 * Northpoint Elementary School (K-5)
 * Prairie Vista Elementary School (K-5)

The school zoning for the South Bend district portion is as follows (none of these schools are in Granger):
 * Darden Elementary School (In 2020: Tarkington Elementary School, which closed in 2021, with most students reassigned to Darden Elementary, and in the 2000s Swanson Elementary School )
 * Edison Middle School
 * Clay High School and Adams High School serve portions.

Private Schools
There are also various private schools located in and serving Granger.
 * Calvary Christian School (K-3)
 * Granger Christian School (K-12)
 * Michiana Covenant Academy (K-12)
 * Peace Lutheran School (K-8)
 * St. Pius X Catholic School (K-8)

Public library
Granger has a public library, a branch of the Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library system.

Notable people

 * Braxston Cave – former football player for the Detroit Lions
 * Joe Donnelly – former U.S. Senator
 * Michael Dvorak – former Indiana state representative and St. Joseph County, Indiana Prosecutor
 * Ken Harrelson – former Major League Baseball player and retired announcer for the Chicago White Sox
 * Ara Parseghian – former head coach of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team

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Gulivoire Park, Indiana

Gulivoire Park is a census-designated place (CDP) in Centre Township, St. Joseph County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 2,974 at the 2000 census. It is part of the South Bend–Mishawaka, IN-MI, Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.4 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,974 people, 1,235 households, and 887 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,165.4 PD/sqmi. There were 1,275 housing units at an average density of 928.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.65% White, 0.64% African American, 0.67% Asian, 0.30% from other races, and 0.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.18% of the population.

There were 1,235 households, out of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.1% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.1% were non-families. 24.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 22.5% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 21.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.5 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $46,156, and the median income for a family was $51,908. Males had a median income of $39,521 versus $26,827 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $20,432. About 2.6% of families and 3.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.7% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Subdivisions
Gulivoire Park is made up of multiple subdivisions including Hartman Place, Forest Park, Highland View, Gilmer Park, Swanson Heights, Southmoor, Farmington Estates, Orchard Heights, Miami Trails, Miami Meadows, Dixie Gardens, Jewelwood, Cuyahoga Hills, Jewel Park and Hidden Creek.

Located in the Highland View subdivision is St. Jude Catholic Church & School. This school is home to kindergarten to 8th grade students and their athletic sport teams are known as the St. Jude Falcons.

Located in the Southmoor subdivision is New Beginnings Community Fellowship Church of the Nazarene.

Located in the Forest Park subdivision is Forest G. Hay School. This public school is a primary center which consists of kindergarten to 4th grade students and their athletic sport teams are known as the Hay Hawks. Also located in the Forest Park subdivision is Forest Park Playground which has tennis courts, picnic tables, swing sets and a merry-go-round.

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Indian Village, Indiana

Indian Village is a town in Clay Township, St. Joseph County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 133 at the 2010 Census. It is part of the South Bend–Mishawaka, IN-MI, Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Indian Village has a total area of 0.09 sqmi, all land.

Education
Indian Village is in the South Bend Community School Corporation (SBCSC).

The school zonings are as follows: Darden Elementary School Edison Middle School and Clay High School.

Previously the zoning was as follows: Darden Primary, Tarkington Traditional Elementary, Clay Intermediate, and Clay High.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 133 people, 60 households, and 39 families living in the town. The population density was 1477.8 PD/sqmi. There were 63 housing units at an average density of 700.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 91.0% White, 4.5% African American, 1.5% Asian, and 3.0% from two or more races.

There were 60 households, of which 16.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.0% were non-families. 23.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.54.

The median age in the town was 51.3 years. 14.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.9% were from 25 to 44; 41.3% were from 45 to 64; and 18.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 53.4% male and 46.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 144 people, 59 households, and 40 families living in the town. The population density was 1,490.2 PD/sqmi. There were 60 housing units at an average density of 620.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 95.83% White, 2.08% African American, 0.69% Asian, 0.69% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.69% of the population.

There were 59 households, out of which 23.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.0% were married couples living together, 1.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.2% were non-families. 23.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.78.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 18.1% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 32.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $43,750, and the median income for a family was $59,375. Males had a median income of $34,375 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,791. There were none of the families and 4.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 5.6% of those over 64.

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Lakeville, Indiana

Lakeville is a town 11 mi south of South Bend in Union Township, St. Joseph County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 786 at the 2010 Census. It is part of the South Bend–Mishawaka metropolitan area.

History
The area of Lakeville was first settled by Euro-Americans in 1836. The railroad in 1845 spurred further growth. By the 1890s there were 13 one-room school houses in the vicinity. In 1898 they were consolidated into one two-story elementary school in Lakeville. The town of Lakeville was incorporated in 1902.

The Lakeville post office has been in operation since 1850.

Lakeville High School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.

Hoosier Racing Tire Corporation, owned since 2016 by parent company Continental AG has their Headquarters, Track Services, and Warehouse operations in Lakeville with Manufacturing located 20 miles south in Plymouth, Indiana.

Lakeville was the site of two different multiple murders. In 1989, four members of the family of Reverend Bob Pelley were shot dead in their Lakeville home. In 2000, three workmen were shot and killed in an upscale home in Lakeville. The 2000 case has been featured twice on television documentaries, once in an episode of Extreme Forensics on June 7, 2010, titled "Rooted in Murder", and once in an episode of Forensic Files II on March 13, 2022, titled "Dog Proof".

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Lakeville has a total area of 0.61 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 786 people, 367 households, and 193 families living in the town. The population density was 1288.5 PD/sqmi. There were 438 housing units at an average density of 718.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.5% White, 0.1% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.5% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.

There were 367 households, of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.2% were married couples living together, 15.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.4% were non-families. 42.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age in the town was 36.5 years. 24.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.7% were from 25 to 44; 26.7% were from 45 to 64; and 13.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 567 people, 274 households, and 143 families living in the town. The population density was 1,082.5 PD/sqmi. There were 300 housing units at an average density of 572.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.71% White, 0.35% African American, 0.18% Pacific Islander, 0.18% from other races, and 1.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.59% of the population.

There were 274 households, out of which 21.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.0% were married couples living together, 13.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 47.8% were non-families. 43.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 22.2% under the age of 18, 11.6% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 18.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $28,438, and the median income for a family was $43,309. Males had a median income of $31,033 versus $23,036 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,885. About 13.5% of families and 13.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.2% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Education
Public schools in Lakeville are operated by Union-North United Schools.

Lakeville has a public library, a branch of the St Joseph County Public Library.

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Mishawaka, Indiana

Mishawaka is a city on the St. Joseph River, in Penn Township, St. Joseph County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 51,063 as of the 2020 census. Its nickname is "the Princess City". Mishawaka is a principal city of the South Bend-Mishawaka, Indiana — Michigan, Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Mishawaka's recorded history began with the discovery of bog iron deposits at the beginning of the 1830s. Settlers arriving to mine the deposits founded the town of St. Joseph Iron Works in 1831. Within a few years, the town had a blast furnace, a general store, a tavern, and about 200 residents. Business prospered, and in 1833 St. Joseph Iron Works, Indiana City, and two other adjacent small towns were incorporated to form the city of Mishawaka.

The Mishawaka post office has been in operation since 1833.

On June 27, 1859, a bridge carrying a train, which had over 150 people on board, collapsed, killing 60.

In September 1872, a fire destroyed three quarters of Mishawaka's business district. However, the citizens rebuilt and attracted new industry. The Dodge Manufacturing Company, Perkins Windmills and the Mishawaka Woolen and Rubber Company (later Ball Band, then Uniroyal) all helped the town to prosper. Mishawaka grew through both industry and agriculture. In the late 19th century, Mishawaka became known as the "Peppermint Capital of the World", since the area's rich black loam produced great quantities of mint.

From 1906 to 1915, Mishawaka was the manufacturing home of the luxurious American Simplex motor car. Ball Band made rubber garments and was hit by a major strike in 1931. It flourished in the 1940s, finally closing in 1997 in the face of cheaper imports. Manufacturing in Mishawaka peaked in the 1940s and began a slow decline due to industrial restructuring. The economic base shifted to retail services and small industry.

In 1979, University Park Mall opened in the far northern portion of Mishawaka. In 1990, AM General began producing the Hummer in its Mishawaka plant. The MV-1 is a purpose-built taxicab and replaces the planned Standard Taxi; it was developed in collaboration with AM General. The car is built in Mishawaka at an AM General plant. AM General has begun making Mercedes vehicles at this plant since 2015.

Names
One theory for the word Mishawaka proposes that it derives from the name of a Potawatomi village at the junction of the Elkhart and St. Joseph rivers, where there were many dead trees. The village's exact name in the Potawatomi language may have been *mšwakig ("at the firewood-tree land"). In the Miami-Illinois language, which historically was also spoken in the area, the corresponding placename is mihswaahkwahkiki ("it is firewood-tree land").

The most probable origin of the word comes from the city's government website, where in a history of Mishawaka paper written by local historian Peter DeKever states, "The Potawatomi had numerous villages in the region, including one on the south bank of the St. Joseph River located in the area bounded today by Lincolnway West and North Main and West Streets. The Potawatomi were drawn to this location by the ease of transport the river provided, a ford near a natural rapids, abundant fish and game, and access to timber. Their term for the area, M’Shehwahkeek, translates as swift flowing water or heavy timbered rapids.” This theory is also mentioned by The History Museum of South Bend, and other sources.

The nickname "Princess City", however, derives from a different account of the name's origin. According to this story, "Mishawaka" or something similar was the name of the daughter of a Shawnee chief named "Elkhart". A love triangle between Mishawaka, a white trader named "Dead Shot", and a Shawnee warrior named "Grey Wolf" led to various adventures. This story originated with Flavius J. Littlejohn, a Michigan author, politician and judge, who published a collection of stories in 1875; in Littlejohn's account, the woman's name was "Mishawaha".The story later became popular and help foster the legend that is known to this day.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Mishawaka has a total area of 17.348 sqmi, of which 17 sqmi (or 97.99%) is land and 0.348 sqmi (or 2.01%) is water.

Demographics
As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $33,986, and the median income for a family was $41,947. Males had a median income of $33,878 versus $23,672 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,434. About 7.3% of families and 9.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.7% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 48,252 people, 21,343 households, and 11,730 families residing in the city. The population density was 2838.4 PD/sqmi. There were 24,088 housing units at an average density of 1416.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 86.1% White, 6.9% African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.9% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.6% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.5% of the population.

There were 21,343 households, of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.5% were married couples living together, 14.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.0% were non-families. 37.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.92.

The median age in the city was 34.7 years. 23.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.3% were from 25 to 44; 23.7% were from 45 to 64; and 13.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.1% male and 52.9% female.

Culture
Old-fashioned neighborhoods are found across the city. Many of the newer residential subdivisions that have been developed within the city in recent years have adopted design guidelines to produce the "hometown" neighborhood feel and encourage community spirit.

The city continually upgrades and develops new neighborhood park and recreation facilities. A total of 29 parks allow Mishawaka residents to golf, play ball, fish and exercise. In 1968, the city opened an outdoor Olympic-size swimming pool and an adjacent ice skating rink at Merrifield Park. On the south side, Mishawaka's George Wilson Park is home to the city's most popular winter toboggan spot, as well as an 18-hole frisbee golf course. Some of the city's Italian immigrants and their descendants still play traditional games such as bocce. A number of residents of Belgian descent play traditional Rolle Bolle and a few ethnic Belgians continue to raise and race homing pigeons. The city also hosted the nation's oldest and largest wiffleball tournament, the World Wiffle Ball Championship, from 1980 to 2012 and again in 2020.

The city's three high schools (Mishawaka High School, Penn High School, and Marian High School) have won a combined 11 state championships in football 1920.

Transportation
Mishawaka is served by TRANSPO municipal bus system, which also serves South Bend and several smaller suburbs in South Bend-Mishawaka metropolitan region. The Interurban Trolley's Bittersweet/Mishawaka route stops at Martin's Supermarket, connecting riders to the city of Elkhart and the town of Osceola. The closest Amtrak station and the closest commercial airport are both located in western South Bend.

Major highways

 * [[Image:Indiana Toll Road logo 1968.png|20px]][[Image:I-80.svg|20px]][[Image:I-90.svg|20px]] Indiana Toll Road, which is Interstate 80 and Interstate 90.
 * [[Image:US 20.svg|20px]] U.S. Route 20
 * [[Image:indiana 23.svg|20px]] Indiana State Road 23
 * [[Image:indiana 331.svg|20px]] Indiana State Road 331
 * [[Image:indiana 933.svg|20px]] Indiana State Road 933

Public schools
Public schools in Mishawaka and/or serving Mishawaka are operated by several school districts. School City of Mishawaka serves the central part of the city. Other sections are within the Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation and the South Bend Community School Corporation. Mishawaka High School is the sole high school of the Mishawaka school district. School City of Mishawaka (School District of Mishawaka) contains a total of 9 Schools including 2 secondary Schools: Mishawaka High and John Young Middle School, and 7 Elementry Schools which includes the following: Battell, Beiger, Emmons, Hums, LaSalle, Liberty, and Twin Branch.

Penn-Harris elementary schools serving sections of Mishawaka include Walt Disney (in the Mishawaka city limits), Elm Road, Meadow's Edge, Prairie Vista, and Elsie Rogers; the middle schools respectively are Schmucker and Grissom. Penn High School, outside of the city limits, is the sole public high school of the Penn-Harris-Madison school district. Aside from Walt Disney Elementary, none of the other respective schools are in the Mishawaka city limits. The school zonings for the South Bend School Corporation area are as follows (none of the schools are in Mishawaka): Darden Elementary School Edison Middle School and Adams High School. The section was in 2020 zoned to Tarkington Elementary, which closed in 2021.

Private and tertiary education, and libraries
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend operates four private Catholic schools in Mishawaka, including Marian High School.

Bethel University is an accredited evangelical Christian liberal arts school with 1,700 students.

Mishawaka has a public library, a branch of the Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library system.

Media
One major daily newspaper serving the South Bend and Mishawaka metro area, the South Bend Tribune. It is distributed in north central Indiana and southwestern Michigan.

Mishawaka has a wide variety of local radio broadcast available in the area. Stations' programming content contains a wide variety including public radio, classical music, religious, country, and urban contemporary among others. For more information, see List of Radio Stations in Mishawaka, Indiana.

As of 2013, the South Bend-Mishawaka-Elkhart designated market area was the 95th largest in the United States, with 319,860 (0.3% of the US population) homes. Most of the major television networks have affiliates in the Michiana area.

Mishawaka located stations include WSBT-TV (CBS), WBND-LD (ABC), WCWW-LD (CW) and WMYS-LD (My Network TV). Stations located in nearby South Bend, IN include WNDU-TV (NBC), WNIT-TV (PBS) and WHME-TV (LeSEA).

Notable people

 * Robin Hood (golfer) — LPGA Tour golfer
 * Sarah Evans Barker — judge
 * Remo Belli — creator of Remo Drum Heads
 * Kyle Bornheimer — actor
 * John Brademas — politician
 * Conte Candoli — jazz musician (played trumpet in Doc Severinsen's The Tonight Show Band)
 * Pete Candoli — jazz musician (played trumpet in Woody Herman's Big Band)
 * Devin Cannady — professional basketball player
 * Timothy J. DeGeeter — politician
 * Adam Driver — actor
 * Norman Eddy — Indiana Secretary of State
 * Tom Ehlers — NFL football player
 * Buddy Emmons — pedal steel guitarist
 * Freddie Fitzsimmons — Major League Baseball pitcher and manager
 * Todd A. Fonseca — author
 * Daniel L. Gard — Navy chaplain
 * Lisa Germano — musician
 * Ben Goldwasser — keyboardist
 * Kevin Gosztola — journalist, writer, documentarian
 * George Gulyanics — professional football player (Chicago Bears)
 * Charles Kuhl — World War II soldier, famous for being slapped by General Patton, which led to Patton losing his command
 * Allan Lane — actor
 * Chick Maggioli — professional football player
 * Ruth McKenney — author
 * Lou Mihajlovich — professional football player
 * William J. Oliver — contractor
 * Anna Rohrer — long distance runner
 * Mike Rosenthal — NFL offensive lineman
 * Zander Horvath — NFL running back for the Los Angeles Chargers
 * Irene Vernon — actress
 * Sharon Versyp — Purdue women's basketball coach
 * Joy Lynn White — country western musician

Points of interest

 * Beutter Park - The new park includes a river race with elliptical-shaped overlook weirs and fiber-optic underwater lighting, two connecting bridges across the St. Joseph River race to the park, the Mishawaka Riverwalk, the "Shards" sculpture, and an 800-foot perennial garden.
 * Battell Park Historic District, has Classical Revival style Band Shell and a WPA-built terraced rock garden.
 * Old Mishawaka Carnegie Library on N. Hill St - closed as a library in 1969 and is now a restaurant.
 * Shiojiri Garden, located in Merrifield Park, is a Japanese strolling garden that symbolizes the Sister-City relationship between Mishawaka and Shiojiri City, Japan.
 * The Beiger Mansion, built in 1903 and restored in 1973, was gutted by arson in 1974. The building has since been renovated. It is operated as a bed-and-breakfast and events facility.
 * The Otis R. Bowen Museum, located on the campus of Bethel College, houses memorabilia and artifacts related to Dr. Otis Bowen's years as Governor of Indiana and Secretary of Health and Human Services. It has a copy of the Otis Bowen bust.
 * In addition to the Battell Park Historic District, Beiger Mansion, and Old Mishawaka Carnegie Library, the Dodge House, Eller-Hosford House, Ellis-Schindler House, Kamm and Schellinger Brewery, Merrifield-Cass House, and Normain Heights Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Tivoli Theater, demolished in 2005, was formerly listed.

International Sister cities

 * Soest, Germany
 * Shiojiri, Japan

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New Carlisle, Indiana

New Carlisle is a town in Olive Township, St. Joseph County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 1,891, as of the 2020 Census. It is part of the South Bend–Mishawaka, IN-MI, Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
New Carlisle was originally known as Bourissa Hills. This was named after Lazarus Bourissa, a Potawatamie graduate of the Carey Mission who had been granted this section of land by the treaty that moved most of the Potawatamie to the west. It was platted under the name of New Carlisle, by Richard Risley Carlisle, who had come from Philadelphia, in 1835. The New Carlisle post office has been in operation since 1837.

The New Carlisle Historic District and Jeremiah Service House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Indiana Enterprise Center, a mega-sized industrial park located in New Carlisle, was the subject of a popular 2020 documentary film called

Geography
According to the 2020 census, New Carlisle has a total area of 2.23 sqmi, all land.

2020 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,861 people, 719 households, and 520 families living in the town. The population density was 890.4 PD/sqmi. There were 795 housing units at an average density of 380.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.0% White, 0.8% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 719 households, of which 39.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.3% were married couples living together, 15.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.7% were non-families. 23.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age in the town was 36.1 years. 28.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.2% were from 25 to 44; 26.8% were from 45 to 64; and 11.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 47.9% male and 52.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,505 people, 608 households, and 403 families living in the town. The population density was 820.3 PD/sqmi. There were 633 housing units at an average density of 345.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.01% White, 0.47% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.33% from other races, and 0.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.13% of the population.

There were 609 households, out of which 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.8% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.6% were non-families. 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.0% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $36,542, and the median income for a family was $45,147. Males had a median income of $37,500 versus $22,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,597. About 4.1% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.0% of those under age 18 and 6.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education
New Carlisle is home to three of five schools in the New Prairie United School Corporation. New Prairie High School has an enrollment of approximately 875 students and is one of 27 high schools that received exemplary status according to the scores of the 2006 ISTEP tests. It is the only school in LaPorte, Elkhart, and Marshall counties to receive this honor. The other schools in New Carlisle that are part of the NPUSC are New Prairie Middle School, and Olive Township Elementary School.

The town has a lending library, the New Carlisle-Olive Township Public Library.

Transportation
The South Shore Line had a New Carlisle stop until 1994, when a number of stations with low ridership were eliminated from its schedule. Today, the closest South Shore Line station is located in the next door Hudson Lake, an unincorporated town in LaPorte County. The closest Amtrak station is located in South Bend, Indiana. While the South Bend public transit system served the town in the past, this has not been the case in decades.

There has been exploration taken into possibly building a new South Shore Line station in New Carlisle.

Religion
There are several churches in New Carlisle. The New Carlisle United Methodist Church is located at 300 E Compton Street in New Carlisle. They have a food pantry and do many outreach activities throughout the year. The Monastery of the Nativity of the Mother of God is located just south of New Carlisle at 32787 Early Road. The monastery, in the care of Mother Macrina, is under the jurisdiction of the Serbian Orthodox Church in North and South America.

Media
Prancer (1989) had scenes filmed in New Carlisle.

Notable people

 * Merrill Brockway: Emmy Award-winning producer and director at PBS
 * Schuyler Colfax: was a Representative from Indiana and the 17th Vice President of the United States
 * Bill Doba: former head football coach at Washington State University

title: New Carlisle, Indiana


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North Liberty, Indiana

North Liberty is a town in Liberty Township, St. Joseph County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 1,896 at the 2010 Census. North Liberty is part of the South Bend–Mishawaka, IN-MI, Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
North Liberty was laid out in 1836 or 1837 (sources differ). The North Liberty post office has been in operation since 1847.

The North Liberty Historic District and North Liberty Park are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, North Liberty has a total area of 0.98 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,896 people, 714 households, and 523 families living in the town. The population density was 1934.7 PD/sqmi. There were 762 housing units at an average density of 777.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.2% White, 0.5% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population.

There were 714 households, of which 45.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.8% were married couples living together, 23.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.8% were non-families. 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.12.

The median age in the town was 30.6 years. 32.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.2% were from 25 to 44; 19.5% were from 45 to 64; and 10.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 46.7% male and 53.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,402 people, 559 households, and 399 families living in the town. The population density was 1,872.6 PD/sqmi. There were 588 housing units at an average density of 785.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.65% White, 0.43% African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.29% Pacific Islander, 0.29% from other races, and 1.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.71% of the population.

There were 559 households, out of which 39.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% were married couples living together, 18.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.6% were non-families. 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 30.3% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $34,850, and the median income for a family was $44,145. Males had a median income of $36,563 versus $23,281 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,469. About 8.6% of families and 10.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.0% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education
It is in the John Glenn School Corporation. The district operates North Liberty Elementary School. Its secondary schools, in Walkerton, are Urey Middle School and John Glenn High School.

title: North Liberty, Indiana