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Hudson, Indiana

Hudson is a town in Salem and Steuben townships, Steuben County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 518 at the 2010 census.

History
An old variant name of the community was called North Benton. The Hudson post office has been in operation since 1875.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Hudson has a total area of 0.69 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 518 people, 185 households, and 136 families living in the town. The population density was 750.7 PD/sqmi. There were 214 housing units at an average density of 310.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.1% White, 0.2% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 0.1% Hudson, 0.6% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population.

There were 185 households, of which 42.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.5% were non-families. 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.14.

The median age in the town was 34.5 years. 31.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.6% were from 25 to 44; 25.5% were from 45 to 64; and 10% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.6% male and 49.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 596 people, 212 households, and 154 families living in the town. The population density was 728.1 PD/sqmi. There were 238 housing units at an average density of 290.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.32% White, 1.17% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 1.01% from other races, and 0.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.17% of the population.

There were 212 households, out of which 40.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.3% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.9% were non-families. 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.27.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 32.4% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 34.4% from 25 to 44, 18.1% from 45 to 64, and 7.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $42,321, and the median income for a family was $44,792. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $24,954 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,282. About 3.2% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.4% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

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Orland, Indiana

Orland is a town located in the northwest corner of Steuben County, Indiana in Millgrove Township at the intersection of State Road 120 and State Road 327. The population was 434 at the 2010 census.

History
Orland is recognized as the first settlement in Steuben County, populated by migrants from Vermont and originally known as Vermont Settlement. Each year in late July, Orland celebrates this heritage with the Vermont Settlement Festival. Orland was settled in 1834 after a Vermont man named John Stocker had gone prospecting for his family and the families of his neighbors. Stocker chose this particular piece of land because of the rich burr-oak openings he found. Pioneers coming from Windham County, Vermont, arrived shortly thereafter and built a Baptist church. The town established a post office in 1837.

In the decades leading up to the Civil War, Orland was a stop on the Underground Railroad, sheltering and protecting runaway slaves until they could complete the journey to Windsor, Upper Canada. The home of Russell Brown was said to contain a secret apartment on the second floor, complete with a separate stairway, in which 15 to 20 slaves might hide. S. U. Clark's hotel also was said to have a secret hiding place behind a basement cupboard, while the Butler family south of Orland "fed and sheltered scores of them and then took them on to other stations."

At one time or another during the period leading up to the Civil War, Brown, Clark, Benjamin Waterhouse, and Captain Samuel Barry were arrested for violating the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850. Both Waterhouse and Barry were convicted, with Barry serving one hour in jail and paying a $30 fine (although other sources put the fine at $1000).

Fawn River State Fish Hatchery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.

During the 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic, confirmed cases of COVID-19 were reported on May 2, 2020, at a local meat processing plant run by Miller Poultry which resulted in sanitation of the plant and the implementation of safety measures such as temperature checks, social distancing & available personal protective equipment for workers.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Orland has a total area of 0.66 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 434 people, 168 households, and 117 families living in the town. The population density was 657.6 PD/sqmi. There were 190 housing units at an average density of 287.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.3% White, 1.2% African American, 1.6% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.0% of the population.

There were 168 households, of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.0% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.4% were non-families. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% 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 3.16.

The median age in the town was 40.2 years. 24% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.4% were from 25 to 44; 29% were from 45 to 64; and 16.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 341 people, 137 households, and 90 families living in the town. The population density was 512.8 PD/sqmi. There were 153 housing units at an average density of 230.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.83% White, 0.29% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.29% from other races, and 0.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.29% of the population.

There were 137 households, out of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.6% were non-families. 29.2% 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 2.49 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.6% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $38,542, and the median income for a family was $45,417. Males had a median income of $33,438 versus $20,893 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,188. About 9.2% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.4% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over.

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

Notable natives and former residents

 * Azariah Southworth (May 13, 1986), Television producer/personality 2006–2008.
 * Rollie Zeider (1883–1967), major league baseball player, moved to Orland in 1959

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Carlisle, Indiana

Carlisle is a town in Haddon Township, Sullivan County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 692 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Terre Haute Metropolitan Statistical Area. Carlisle is home to the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility.

History
Carlisle was named after the city of Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The Carlisle post office has been in operation since 1816.

Geography
Carlisle is located at 38.96222°N, -87.40056°W (38.962240, -87.400691).

According to the 2010 census, Carlisle has a total area of 0.52 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 692 people, 271 households, and 188 families living in the town. The population density was 1330.8 PD/sqmi. There were 311 housing units at an average density of 598.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.1% White, 0.6% Native American, 1.9% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.

There were 271 households, of which 35.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.4% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.6% were non-families. 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.11.

The median age in the town was 38.2 years. 25.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.5% were from 25 to 44; 24.4% were from 45 to 64; and 18.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,660 people, 286 households, and 193 families living in the town. The population density was 4,953.5 PD/sqmi. There were 322 housing units at an average density of 599.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town, including prison population, was 63.68% White, 32.26% African American, 0.90% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 1.58% from other races, and 1.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.14% of the population.

There were 286 households, out of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.5% were non-families. 30.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 7.0% under the age of 18, 17.9% from 18 to 24, 53.9% from 25 to 44, 16.2% from 45 to 64, and 5.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 603.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 756.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $29,875, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $28,207 versus $20,682 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,822. About 12.0% of families and 13.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.5% of those under age 18 and 9.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Carlisle has a public library, a branch of the Sullivan County Public Library.

Notable residents

 * John Wesley Davis, U.S. Congressman and Speaker of the House of Representatives

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Dugger, Indiana

Dugger is a town in Cass Township, Sullivan County, Indiana, United States. The population was 920 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Terre Haute Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Dugger was settled in 1879, and was named after its founder, F.M. Dugger. The Dugger post office has been in operation since 1881.

Geography
Dugger is located at 39.07083°N, -87.26°W (39.070911, -87.260116).

According to the 2010 census, Dugger has a total area of 0.59 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 920 people, 383 households, and 249 families living in the town. The population density was 1559.3 PD/sqmi. There were 439 housing units at an average density of 744.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 99.7% White and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4% of the population.

There were 383 households, of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.0% were married couples living together, 13.1% 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 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the town was 38.8 years. 24.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.5% were from 25 to 44; 24.7% were from 45 to 64; and 17.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 955 people, 397 households, and 271 families living in the town. The population density was 1,641.1 PD/sqmi. There were 445 housing units at an average density of 764.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.85% White, 0.21% Native American, 0.31% from other races, and 0.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.84% of the population.

There were 397 households, out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.7% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% were non-families. 28.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.4% 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 2.94.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 22.9% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $31,071, and the median income for a family was $39,583. Males had a median income of $27,039 versus $19,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,255. About 4.6% of families and 7.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.8% of those under age 18 and 9.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Dugger is also home to Union High School, a small school that was formerly in the Northeast School Corporation of Sullivan County. In December 2013, NESC voted to close Union High School and Dugger Elementary. The school became a charter school and operates as Dugger Union Community Schools.

Dugger has a public library, a branch of the Sullivan County Public Library.

Arts and culture
Dugger is home to the Dugger Coal Museum, which contains local photographs and artifacts related to coal mining in and around Dugger and Sullivan County, Indiana.

Just east of Dugger is the Redbird State Riding Area which is owned and operated by the Indiana Department Of Natural Resources. The Redbird mining operation produced 2 million tons of coal, until Redbird closed operations in 1950. Today the former mining land has been converted into camping and for off-road sports.

The Redbird riding area features 1200 acre of professionally marked, managed and maintained OHV riding trails. Trails range from mild to wild and there is a trail that will fit anyone's skill level. Redbirdsra.com is owned and maintained by the Redbird Foundation.

Dead Turbo of Dugger
Dugger is home to an abandoned RTG Turboliner formerly used by Amtrak from 1973 to 1981. Found along Indiana State Road 54, the power car (numbered 59) and 2 coaches is nicknamed "The Dead Turbo of Dugger." It was supposed to be sent for scrap in Indianapolis, but for unknown reasons, stayed there. As of 2017, it still sits there, but the brush has almost completely covered it up.

In the media
Dugger is one of the teams that plays against Hickory High in the motion picture Hoosiers.

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Farmersburg, Indiana

Farmersburg is a town in Curry Township, Sullivan County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,118 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Terre Haute Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town is adjacent to the Vigo County line and is overshadowed by several large TV and radio transmitter towers.

History
Farmersburg was founded in 1853 under the name Ascension. A post office was established under this name in 1855, and was renamed to Farmersburg in 1882. The post office is still currently operating.

Government
The Town of Farmersburg lies within Sullivan County, Indiana. Farmersburg is governed by an elected four-member Town Council and Clerk-Treasurer. The Town Council President acts as the "de facto" mayor of the town. Law enforcement in Farmersburg is the priority of the Farmersburg Town Marshal's Office, consisting of the Marshal and his\her deputies. The Marshal is also responsible for all animal and code enforcement. The Marshal is assisted by the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office.

Geography
Farmersburg is located at 39.25333°N, -87.38139°W (39.253321, -87.381489).

According to the 2010 census, Farmersburg has a total area of 0.74 sqmi, all land.

Notable People
College and professional athletes from Farmersburg include pitcher Connor Strain (University of Evansville and Rancho Cucamonga Quakes), Cole Johnson (RHIT), Adara Crooks (ISU), and pitcher Katelynn Kennedy (SMWC).

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, Farmersburg has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,118 people, 466 households, and 306 families living in the town. The population density was 1510.8 PD/sqmi. There were 548 housing units at an average density of 740.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.9% White, 0.6% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 466 households, of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were married couples living together, 14.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.3% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the town was 38.7 years. 25.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.8% were from 25 to 44; 26.6% were from 45 to 64; and 15.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.0% male and 52.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,180 people, 479 households, and 340 families living in the town. The population density was 1,626.4 PD/sqmi. There were 538 housing units at an average density of 741.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.54% White, 0.08% African American, 0.68% Native American, 0.34% Asian, and 1.36% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.59% of the population.

There were 479 households, out of which 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.7% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.0% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% 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 2.89.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $30,478, and the median income for a family was $33,854. Males had a median income of $31,719 versus $20,100 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,873. About 10.3% of families and 11.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 8.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Farmersburg has a public library, a branch of the Sullivan County Public Library.

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Hymera, Indiana

Hymera is a town in and the principal center of Jackson Township, Sullivan County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 801 at the 2010 census.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Hymera has a total area of 0.71 sqmi, all land. It is part of the Terre Haute Metropolitan Statistical Area. The primary coordinate point for Hymera is located at latitude 39.1859 and longitude -87.2989 in Sullivan County. Sullivan County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5). The elevation is 525 feet.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 801 people, 306 households, and 215 families residing in the town. The population density was 1128.2 PD/sqmi. There were 364 housing units at an average density of 512.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 99.0% White, 0.2% Native American, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.1% of the population.

There were 306 households, of which 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were married couples living together, 15.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.7% were non-families. 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.4% 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 3.14.

The median age in the town was 37.5 years. 28% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.8% were from 25 to 44; 27.3% were from 45 to 64; and 12.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

Schools
Students from Hymera attend Northeast East Elementary (grades K-6), and North Central High School (grades 7-12) located in Farmersburg, Indiana.

Local attractions
The primary local attractions are Shakamak State Park and the Minnehaha Fish and Wildlife Area.

History
During pioneer times, the area was settled by the Methodists for the Bethel Church. A log building once stood within the limits of the present town, where the early settlers assembled for religious worship. On Busseron Creek was a grist mill erected about 1829. On the westside was one of the first coal mines of the county; it was owned by H. K. and Harvey Wilson. The coal was used chiefly by local blacksmiths.

Hymera was platted as a townsite circa 1870 by Nathan Hinkle.

Robert Linn had a general store on the site now occupied by the Odd Fellows block. For some years the store and post office, and two or three shops, comprised the business of the place.

When the post office was established the name Pittsburg was selected by the local community, in honor of William Pitt who owned the land on which Hymera was founded. However, the name was not accepted by the postal department. The post office was then established under the name Hymera, and has been in operation since 1855.

The origin of the name Hymera is credited to John Badders, who was postmaster. He had an adopted daughter, Mary.

The change of name for the village was accomplished in 1890. In April of that year, a petition from nearly all the voters of Pittsburg was laid before the county commissioners asking that the name of the town as recorded on the plat be changed to Hymera. A short time previously, on the opening of the new mine at Alum Cave, the new town laid out there was called New Pittsburg, while the Hymera community in distinction was referred to as Old Pittsburg. The resulting confusion brought about the change in name. About this time a branch line of railroad reached up to the coal mines in the vicinity, which led to tremendous growth. In 1902 Hymera was incorporated into a town. That July, the first election for town officers was held.

One of the memorable days in the history of Hymera was the celebration in October 1904, known as Mitchell Day, in honor of John Mitchell, the president of the United Mine Workers of America. The crowd in town was estimated at over seven-thousand. A delegation met Mitchell at Terre Haute, and the local procession was made up of the K. of P. Band, labor organizations, and school children. The ceremonies of the day centered about the unveiling of a monument to Nathan Hinkle, the Revolutionary soldier who was buried in the Hymera Cemetery. Hon. James S. Barcus, a great-grandson of Hinkle, delivered an address, and Miss Mamie Asbury, a great-granddaughter, assisted in the unveiling. The monument is fifteen feet high, representing a Revolutionary soldier at parade rest. The other events of the day were held in the Zink Grove, where speeches were made by Rev. A. P. Asbury and Robert W. Miers and John C. Chaney, and the principal address of the afternoon was delivered by Mitchell himself.

In the fall of 1905, Mitchell was reported to have said that Hymera was the neatest mining town in the United States, with more and better sidewalks according to its size than any town in the county, and many improvements indicating a progressive spirit among the citizens.

At the time, there were five church organization, the Methodist, Baptist, Presbyterian, United Brethren and Christian, the first two having good buildings, while the Presbyterians and U. B. were preparing to build. A five-room school building had proved inadequate, and a four-room addition was added in the summer of 1905. The Hymera State Bank, which had been organized in December 1903, as the Bank of Hymera, by S. M. Patton and R. I. Ladd, was reorganized as a state bank in January 1906, with Mr. Ladd as President and Mr. Patton, Cashier.

Famous residents

 * James K. Gilman, a retired U.S. Army Major General, Physician and chief executive officer of the National Institute of Health Clinical Center in Besthesda Maryland, was born in Hymera in 1952.

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Merom, Indiana

Merom is a town in Gill Township, Sullivan County, Indiana, United States. The population was 228 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Terre Haute Metropolitan Statistical Area. Nearby is Hallador Energy's Merom Generating Station.

History
Merom was founded in 1817, and a log courthouse located there served as the first Sullivan County seat.

The town's name commemorates the Battle of the Waters of Merom in the Hebrew Bible. The Merom post office has been in operation since 1818.

Union Christian College existed in Merom from 1859-1924.

Geography
Merom is located at 39.05694°N, -87.56667°W (39.056950, -87.566573).

According to the 2010 census, the town has a total area of 0.36 sqmi, all land.

The Bluff Park in Merom is the site of the type locality of the Merom Sandstone.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 228 people, 99 households, and 59 families living in the town. The population density was 633.3 PD/sqmi. There were 123 housing units at an average density of 341.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4% of the population.

There were 99 households, of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.4% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.4% were non-families. 37.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.2% 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 2.97.

The median age in the town was 39.4 years. 30.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.5% were from 25 to 44; 27.1% were from 45 to 64; and 16.2% 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 294 people, 108 households, and 81 families living in the town. The population density was 813.7 PD/sqmi. There were 135 housing units at an average density of 373.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.30% White, 0.68% African American, and 1.02% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.68% of the population.

There were 108 households, out of which 43.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.2% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 21.3% 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 2.72 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 32.0% under the age of 18, 3.4% from 18 to 24, 32.0% from 25 to 44, 19.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $31,528, and the median income for a family was $33,333. Males had a median income of $30,250 versus $20,750 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,087. About 13.5% of families and 14.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.4% of those under the age of eighteen and 3.6% of those 65 or over.

Education
Merom has a public library, a branch of the Sullivan County Public Library.

The grand opening of the Merom – Gill Township Carnegie Library was on Sep. 1, 1918. The two-story structure has beautiful oak woodwork and paintings by local artist Will Turman. The Merom Library became a part of the Sullivan County Public Library system on Dec. 28, 1967. Locals believe that Merom is the smallest town in the U.S. with a Carnegie-built library.

Arts and culture
The Merom Camp and Retreat Center is located on the site of the former Union Christian College. The Merom Bluff Park, which overlooks the Wabash River and the farm fields of Illinois, is home to the annual Merom Chautauqua.

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Shelburn, Indiana

Shelburn is a town in Curry Township, Sullivan County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 1,252 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Terre Haute Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Shelburn was named after the town's founder, Paschal Shelburn. The Shelburn post office has been in operation since 1861. An F4 tornado devastated the northwestern part of Shelburn on May 21, 1949, killing 14 people and destroying 160 homes.

Geography
Shelburn is located at 39.17944°N, -87.39694°W (39.179506, -87.396900).

According to the 2010 census, Shelburn has a total area of 0.69 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,252 people, 485 households, and 334 families living in the town. The population density was 1814.5 PD/sqmi. There were 556 housing units at an average density of 805.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.2% White, 0.5% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 485 households, of which 36.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.1% were married couples living together, 16.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.1% were non-families. 23.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% 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 3.00.

The median age in the town was 37.1 years. 26.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26% were from 25 to 44; 26.5% were from 45 to 64; and 12.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,268 people, 510 households, and 350 families living in the town. The population density was 1,926.0 PD/sqmi. There were 585 housing units at an average density of 888.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.79% White, 0.24% African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.39% from other races, and 1.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.55% of the population.

There were 510 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% were married couples living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.2% were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.6% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $25,714, and the median income for a family was $30,294. Males had a median income of $26,467 versus $20,521 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,752. About 17.0% of families and 18.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.5% of those under age 18 and 12.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Shelburn has a public library, a branch of the Sullivan County Public Library.

Interurban Depot
Shelburn is home to the Shelburn THI&E (Terre Haute, Indianapolis and Eastern Traction Company) Interurban Depot/Substation. The Depot was constructed in two phases between June 1910 and February 1921. The building was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2015 under Criterion A, with significant in the area of Transportation for its association with the development of interurban electric light rail transportation in Indiana during the early twentieth century and under Criterion C for its distinctive design and construction associated with the evolution of the interurban electrical light rail system.

An extensive exterior stabilization and restoration project was completed on the building in 2017, which reconstructed the building's roof, replaced doors and windows, and restored the brick masonry.

Notable people

 * Walter Bullock, screenwriter and songwriter
 * Hosea Siner, baseball player for the National League team Boston Doves in 1909

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Sullivan, Indiana

Sullivan is a city in Hamilton Township and the county seat of Sullivan County, Indiana, United States. The population was 4,249 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Terre Haute Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
The Sullivan post office has been in operation since 1843.

2023 tornado
On the night of March 31, 2023, Sullivan was struck by a large, powerful and deadly tornado as part of a much larger outbreak, causing catastrophic damage in the city and surrounding parts of the county. At least 3 people were confirmed dead and several others injured, while at least 200 structures sustained some sort of damage. The tornado was rated EF3, containing winds up to 165 mph (250 km/h).

Geography
Sullivan is located at 39.09694°N, -87.40639°W (39.096888, -87.406447).

According to the 2010 census, Sullivan has a total area of 1.88 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,249 people, 1,835 households, and 1,073 families living in the city. The population density was 2260.1 PD/sqmi. There were 2,110 housing units at an average density of 1122.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.7% White, 0.1% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 1,835 households, of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.2% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.5% were non-families. 37.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the city was 39.8 years. 23.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.4% were from 25 to 44; 25% were from 45 to 64; and 18.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.3% male and 53.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,617 people, 1,958 households, and 1,176 families living in the city. The population density was 2,410.1 PD/sqmi. There were 2,264 housing units at an average density of 1,181.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.92% White, 0.50% African American, 0.37% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.13% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.82% of the population.

There were 1,958 households, out of which 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.0% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.9% were non-families. 36.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.5% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 20.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,115, and the median income for a family was $35,042. Males had a median income of $28,773 versus $21,992 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,717. About 13.6% of families and 16.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.2% of those under age 18 and 11.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The town is served by the Southwest School Corporation, and students go to Sullivan High School.

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

Notable people

 * Will H. Hays (1879–1954) - Chairman of the Republican National Committee (1918–21), Postmaster General of the United States (1921–22), President of the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America (1922–45) and namesake of the movie industry's Hays Code.
 * Nelson Poynter (1903–1978) - Newspaperman and founder of the Poynter Institute.
 * Antoinette Dakin Leach (April 3, 1859 – June 11, 1922) was an American lawyer and a women's rights pioneer who was an active organizer on behalf of women's suffrage in Indiana.
 * Paul Dresser (1857–1906) - Late 19th century singer, songwriter and comedic actor. Wrote one of the best-selling songs of the 19th century, "On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away".

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Patriot, Indiana

Patriot is a town in Posey Township, Switzerland County, in the U.S. state of Indiana, along the Ohio River. The population was 209 at the 2010 census.

Geography
Patriot is the easternmost settlement in Indiana.

According to the 2010 census, Patriot has a total area of 0.26 sqmi, of which 0.22 sqmi (or 84.62%) is land and 0.04 sqmi (or 15.38%) is water.

History
Patriot was originally called Troy, and under the latter name was platted in 1812. The Patriot post office has been in operation since 1827.

Patriot has suffered several calamities in its history. A 1924 fire destroyed a large portion of its downtown. The town was again devastated in the Ohio River flood of 1937.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 209 people, 76 households, and 59 families residing in the town. The population density was 950.0 PD/sqmi. There were 93 housing units at an average density of 422.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.1% White, 0.5% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 76 households, of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.4% were non-families. 17.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the town was 42.1 years. 23% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.3% were from 25 to 44; 34% were from 45 to 64; and 11.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 54.1% male and 45.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 202 people, 73 households, and 60 families residing in the town. The population density was 906.7 PD/sqmi. There were 108 housing units at an average density of 484.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.02% White, 0.50% African American, 0.50% Native American, and 0.99% from two or more races. Hispanic of any race were 0.99% of the population.

There were 73 households, out of which 38.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.0% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.8% were non-families. 13.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 26.2% from 45 to 64, and 7.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $37,500, and the median income for a family was $38,438. Males had a median income of $29,135 versus $26,071 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,866. About 6.0% of families and 10.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.6% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

Notable people

 * M. Catherine Allen – Shaker; member of the Central Shaker Ministry and historian
 * Lydia Moss Bradley – Philanthropist and founder of Bradley University
 * Elwood Mead – head of the United States Bureau of Reclamation from 1924 to 1936
 * Augusta Stevenson – author of children's literature

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Vevay, Indiana

Vevay is a town located in Jefferson Township and the county seat of Switzerland County, Indiana, United States, along the Ohio River. The population was 1,741 at the 2020 census.

History
The first settlers who arrived in 1802 were Swiss immigrants intending on cultivating grapes and producing wine. It was named after the Swiss town of Vevey. The town was platted in 1813. When Switzerland County was formed in 1814, Vevay was made the county seat.

The Vevay post office has been in operation since 1816. The community was incorporated as a town in 1836. Vevay collected a reputation of being home to the first commercial winery in the United States; However, the first certified commercial winery was established in Nicholasville, Kentucky in 1799 by Swiss immigrant John Dufour. The Edward and George Cary Eggleston House, Old Hoosier Theatre, Benjamin Schenck Mansion, and Switzerland County Courthouse are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
Vevay is located along the Ohio River and Indiana State Road 56/156.

According to the 2010 census, Vevay has a total area of 1.547 sqmi, of which 1.45 sqmi (or 93.73%) is land and 0.097 sqmi (or 6.27%) is water.

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, Vevay has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,683 people, 725 households, and 393 families living in the town. The population density was 1160.7 PD/sqmi. There were 826 housing units at an average density of 569.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.1% White, 0.5% African American, 0.5% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 725 households, of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.3% were married couples living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.8% were non-families. 39.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.89.

The median age in the town was 40.8 years. 20.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.7% were from 25 to 44; 27.2% were from 45 to 64; and 17.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1735 people, 719 households, and 437 families living in the town. The population density was 1,171.3 PD/sqmi. There were 795 housing units at an average density of 536.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.67% White, 0.23% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.69% from other races, and 0.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.44% of the population.

There were 719 households, out of which 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.2% were married couples living together, 16.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.1% were non-families. 33.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $27,448, and the median income for a family was $32,857. Males had a median income of $28,068 versus $20,167 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,477. About 11.4% of families and 15.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 11.8% of those age 65 or over.

Elementary schools

 * Jeff-Craig Elementary School
 * Switzerland County Elementary School

Middle schools

 * Switzerland Middle School

High schools

 * Switzerland County Senior High School

Others
The town has a lending library, the Switzerland County Public Library.

The Swiss Wine Festival
Vevay holds an annual celebration called the Swiss Wine Festival. It is usually held on the last weekend in August, as well as the preceding Thursday and Friday. This festival was first celebrated in the 1970s and soon became the most adored tradition of the locals.

Origin
Since 1797, approximately every 22 years, la Fête des Vignerons (The Winegrowers' Festival) is celebrated in the Swiss city of Vevey.

Points of interest

 * "Life on the Ohio" River History Museum reflects Vevay's and Switzerland County's heritage on the Ohio River.
 * Switzerland County Historical Museum is located in an old Presbyterian church, built in 1860.
 * The first Switzerland County Courthouse was built in 1822 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was replaced by the one that stands today in 1865, built by contractor John Haley.
 * The Benjamin Franklin Schenck Mansion is a 35-room mansion, built in 1874 by Benjamin Franklin Schenck
 * The U.P. Schenck House was built in 1846 for Ulysses P. Schenck, a Swiss riverboat captain who owned a fleet of flat bottom river boats.
 * The Armstrong Tavern is a two-story log house built in 1816 by Thomas Armstrong.
 * The Hoosier Theatre was built in 1837 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Notable people

 * Lydia Moss Bradley, philanthropist and founder of Bradley University
 * Ebenezer Dumont, Civil War general and U.S. Congressman
 * Julia Louisa Dumont (1794-1857), educator and writer
 * Edward Eggleston, Methodist minister and author
 * George Cary Eggleston, author, editor, Civil War Historian, and brother to Edward Eggleston.
 * Bertha Fry, supercentenarian, born in Vevay in 1893, died in 2007 at age 113 years, 11 months, 13 days
 * Ken Maynard, actor and stuntman
 * Kermit Maynard, actor and stuntman, played for Indiana University Football 1920s.
 * Will Henry Stevens, artist
 * E. S. L. Thompson (1848-1944), writer
 * Kat Von D, tattoo artist

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Battle Ground, Indiana

Battle Ground is a town in Tippecanoe Township, Tippecanoe County in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 1,334 at the 2010 census. It is near the site of the Battle of Tippecanoe.

Battle Ground is part of the Lafayette, Indiana, Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
In the late summer and the fall of 1811, William Henry Harrison, the governor of the Indiana Territory, organized a military expedition against the increasing resistance of the federation of Native American tribes being formed by the Shawnee brothers and chiefs, Tecumseh and Tenskwatawa, who was also known as the Prophet. With their community of Prophetstown as his objective, General Harrison marched from Vincennes, Indiana, at the head of a small army of about 1,000 men.

General Harrison met with representatives of the Prophet on November 6, 1811, when he arrived at Prophetstown. He presented demands in the name of his government. Harrison was to meet with the Prophet and his council the next day about the demands of the government. Harrison set up his encampment on a ridge about a mile northwest of Prophet's Town.

Fearing a surprise attack by the Prophet's forces, General Harrison placed his troops in battle formation, instructed his men to sleep fully clothed, and assigned a large detail of men for sentinel duty. On the morning of November 7, 1811, after 4:00, the camp was attacked by the Prophet.

After a fierce battle, Harrison and his army defeated the Prophet's Indian confederation at the Battle of Tippecanoe. The defeat all but ended the Indian wars in the Midwest, especially as Tecumseh was killed at the Battle of the Thames in Canada in 1813.

Battle Ground was consolidated in 1867 with the Town of Harrisonville. The governments of both towns decided to name the consolidation Battle Ground. The Town of Battle Ground was named for the Battle of Tippecanoe, and the Town of Harrisonville was named after Harrison, the commander of the American forces of the Battle of Tippecanoe.

The Tippecanoe Battlefield monument was erected in 1908 and dedicated to the men who served and were killed in the Battle of Tippecanoe. The battlefield has been designated a National Historic Landmark and includes a museum and recreation area. The Battle of Tippecanoe Outdoor Drama premiered at a nearby amphitheater in Battle Ground in 1989 and played for two summers.

The post office at Battle Ground has been in operation since 1835.

Battle Ground Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.

Geography
Battle Ground is located in Tippecanoe Township, one and a quarter miles northwest of the Wabash River. Its elevation is approximately 585 feet. The small Harrison Creek begins near Battle Ground and flows east, while Burnett Creek skirts the town's western edge and flows southwest.

According to the 2010 census, Battle Ground has a total area of 0.86 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,334 people, 500 households, and 378 families living in the town. The population density was 1533.3 PD/sqmi. There were 530 housing units at an average density of 609.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.2% White, 0.2% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 500 households, of which 37.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.6% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.4% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.09.

The median age in the town was 38.1 years. 27.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.8% were from 25 to 44; 31.6% were from 45 to 64; and 9.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,323 people, 470 households, and 375 families living in the town. The population density was 1,152.5 PD/sqmi. There were 486 housing units at an average density of 423.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.79% White, 0.15% African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.30% from other races, and 0.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.51% of the population.

There were 470 households, out of which 46.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.1% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.2% were non-families. 17.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 31.6% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 35.3% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 5.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $52,857, and the median income for a family was $60,125. Males had a median income of $39,167 versus $26,667 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,012. About 5.2% of families and 5.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.2% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over.

Schools
Battle Ground Elementary School (Grades K-3) and Battle Ground Intermediate School (Grades 4 and 5) both lie inside of the town. Students from these schools continue on to Battle Ground Middle School for 6th–8th grade. These students will continue onto 9th–12th grade at William Henry Harrison High School.

Notable people

 * General David M. Shoup, (1904–1983), Commandant of the Marine Corps, 1960–1963

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Clarks Hill, Indiana

Clarks Hill is a town in Lauramie Township, Tippecanoe County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 611 at the 2010 census.

It is part of the Lafayette, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
The post office at Clarks Hill has been in operation since 1853.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Clarks Hill has a total area of 0.27 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 611 people, 230 households, and 164 families living in the town. The population density was 2263.0 PD/sqmi. There were 270 housing units at an average density of 1000.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.9% White, 0.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 230 households, of which 40.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.7% were non-families. 24.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% 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 3.16.

The median age in the town was 36.2 years. 29.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.3% were from 25 to 44; 26% were from 45 to 64; and 10% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.6% male and 49.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 680 people, 241 households, and 188 families living in the town. The population density was 2,474.5 PD/sqmi. There were 260 housing units at an average density of 946.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 92.09% White, 6.15% African American, 0.44% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.74% from other races, and 0.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.03% of the population.

There were 241 households, out of which 44.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.2% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.6% were non-families. 17.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 33.1% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 8.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $35,893, and the median income for a family was $40,268. Males had a median income of $30,208 versus $22,368 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,773. About 5.1% of families and 10.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.9% of those under age 18 and 6.1% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Herschel Daugherty (1910–1993), film and television director, was born in Clarks Hill.
 * William V. Rinehart (1835–1918), Washington state legislator and military officer, was born in Clarks Hill.

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Dayton, Indiana

Dayton is a town in Sheffield Township, Tippecanoe County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 1,420 at the 2010 census.

It is part of the Lafayette, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Dayton was known as Fairfield until 1830. The post office at Dayton has been in operation since 1831.

Dayton Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.

Geography
Dayton is located in northwest Sheffield Township, at an elevation of 676 ft.

According to the 2010 census, Dayton has a total area of 1.06 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,420 people, 536 households, and 398 families living in the town. The population density was 1339.6 PD/sqmi. There were 565 housing units at an average density of 533.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 95.4% White, 0.9% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 1.1% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.6% of the population.

There were 536 households, of which 41.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.7% were non-families. 20.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.03.

The median age in the town was 32 years. 29.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 32.3% were from 25 to 44; 22.5% were from 45 to 64; and 8.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,120 people, 401 households, and 313 families living in the town. The population density was 1,079.2 PD/sqmi. There were 430 housing units at an average density of 414.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 79.23% White, 18.18% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.98% from other races, and 1.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.05% of the population.

There were 401 households, out of which 49.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.4% were married couples living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.9% were non-families. 18.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 33.4% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 33.8% from 25 to 44, 16.3% from 45 to 64, and 8.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $44,792, and the median income for a family was $48,021. Males had a median income of $42,813 versus $25,950 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,401. About 10.0% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.3% of those under age 18 and 12.2% of those age 65 or over.

Trivia

 * Shannon Hoon of the band Blind Melon was born and raised in the area around Dayton and is buried in Dayton Cemetery on the east edge of town.
 * Dayton is the subject of a Lefty Hazmat song of the same name.

title: Dayton, Indiana


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Lafayette, Indiana

Lafayette is a city in and is the county seat of Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States, located 63 mi northwest of Indianapolis and 125 mi southeast of Chicago. According to the 2020 census, the population of Lafayette was 70,783. West Lafayette, on the other side of the Wabash River, is home to Purdue University, which contributes significantly to both communities. Together, they form the core of the Lafayette metropolitan area, which had a population of 235,066 in 2020, and the Greater Lafayette Region with a population of 303,631.

Lafayette was founded in 1825 on the southeast bank of the Wabash River near where the river becomes impassable for riverboats upstream, though a French fort and trading post had existed since 1717 on the opposite bank and three miles downstream. It was named for the French general Marquis de Lafayette, a Revolutionary War hero.

History
When European explorers arrived at this area, it was inhabited by a tribe of Miami Native Americans known as the Ouiatenon or Weas. In 1717, the French government established Fort Ouiatenon across the Wabash River and 3 mi south of present-day Lafayette. The fort became the center of trade for fur trappers, merchants and Indians. An annual reenactment and festival known as Feast of the Hunters' Moon is held there each autumn.

The town of Lafayette was platted in May 1825 by William Digby, a trader. It was designated as the county seat of the newly formed Tippecanoe County the following year. Like many frontier towns, Lafayette was named for General Lafayette, a French officer who significantly aided George Washington's Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. Lafayette toured the United States in 1824 and 1825.

In its earliest days, Lafayette was a shipping center on the Wabash River. In 1838, Henry Leavitt Ellsworth, the first United States Patent Commissioner, published a booklet titled Valley of the Upper Wabash, Indiana, with Hints on Its Agricultural Advantages, to promote settlement of the region. By 1845, Ellsworth had purchased 93000 acre of farmland around Lafayette and moved there from Connecticut to supervise land sales. By 1847 Ellsworth was distributing broadsides looking for farmers to purchase his farmland. He became president of the Tippecanoe County Agricultural Society in April 1851 – despite some local resentment over what was called "the Yale Crowd" – but he was defeated the same year when he ran for the Indiana House of Representatives. Ellsworth Street and Ellsworth Historic District are named for him.

The Wabash and Erie Canal in the 1840s stimulated trade and affirmed Lafayette's regional prominence. Railroads arrived in the town in the 1850s, connecting it with other major markets. The Monon Railroad connected Lafayette with other sections of Indiana.

Lafayette was the site of the first official airmail delivery in the United States on 17 August 1859, when John Wise piloted a balloon starting on the Lafayette courthouse grounds. Wise hoped to reach New York; however, weather conditions forced the balloon down near Crawfordsville, Indiana, and the mail reached its final destination by train. In 1959, the US Postal Service issued a 7¢ airmail stamp commemorating the centennial of the event.

Geography

Lafayette is located in Fairfield and Wea Townships.

According to the 2010 census, Lafayette has a total area of 27.74 sqmi, all land.

Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods include:

 * 9th Street Hill
 * Centennial
 * Columbian Park
 * Downtown
 * Ellsworth Romig
 * Glen Acres
 * Hanna
 * Hedgewood
 * Highland Park
 * Jefferson
 * Jesco Hills Estates
 * Lincoln
 * Linnwood
 * Monon
 * Orchard Heights
 * Perrin
 * Potter Hollow
 * St. Lawrence-McAllister
 * St. Mary's
 * Valley Center
 * Vinton Highlands
 * Vinton
 * Wabash
 * Wallace Triangle

Historic neighborhoods include Ninth Street Hill Neighborhood Historic District and Upper Main Street Historic District.

Climate
In recent years, temperatures in Lafayette have ranged from an average low of 17 °F in January to a high of 86 °F in July, although a record low of -33 °F was recorded in January 1985 and again in January 1994; and a record high of 105 °F was recorded in June 1988. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 1.58 in in February to 4.24 in in June.

Demographics
Lafayette is the larger principal city of the Lafayette-Frankfort CSA, a Combined Statistical Area that includes the Lafayette metropolitan area (Benton, Carroll, and Tippecanoe counties) and the Frankfort micropolitan area (Clinton County),  which had a combined population of 212,408 at the 2000 United States Census.

2010 census
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 67,140 people, 28,545 households, and 15,863 families in the city. The population density was 2420.3 PD/sqmi. There were 31,260 housing units at an average density of 1126.9 /mi2. The racial makeup of the city was 74.2% White, 11.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 1% Asian, 0.0% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 16.3% of the population.

There were 28,545 households, of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.7% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.4% were non-families. 34.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9% 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 3.00.

The median age in the city was 31.9 years. 23.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 12.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.9% were from 25 to 44; 22.2% were from 45 to 64, and 11.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

2000 census

As of the 2000 United States Census, there were 56,397 people, 24,060 households, and 13,666 families in the city. The population density was 2,806.5 PD/sqmi. There were 25,602 housing units at an average density of 1,274.1 /mi2. The racial makeup of the city was 88.91% White; 3.22% African American; 0.37% Native American; 1.22% Asian; 0.04% Pacific Islander; 4.61% from other races, and 1.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.11% of the population.

There were 24,060 households, out of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them; 42.5% were married couples living together; 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present; and 43.2% were non-families. 33.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 individuals and the average family size was 2.98.

The city population contained 23.2% under the age of 18; 14.2% from 18 to 24; 31.3% from 25 to 44; 19.3% from 45 to 64; and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,859, and the median income for a family was $45,480. Males had a median income of $32,892 versus $23,049 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,217. About 8.0% of families and 12.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.8% of those under age 18 and 4.6% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

Companies located in Lafayette include:
 * Wabash National, world's largest manufacturer of semi-truck trailers
 * Subaru of Indiana Automotive, the only non-Japanese producer of Subaru vehicles.
 * Evonik (Tippecanoe Laboratories) pharmaceuticals/chemicals
 * Primient, corn wet mill and refinery producing corn syrup
 * Landis+Gyr, manufacturer of electric meters for global ANSI markets
 * Caterpillar, Large Engine Center

Festivals

 * A Taste of Tippecanoe

Public library
The Lafayette area has four branch locations of the Tippecanoe County Public Library:

 * Downtown Library
 * Wyandotte Branch
 * West Lafayette Klondike Branch
 * Wea Prairie Branch

Points of interest

 * Haan Mansion Museum of Indiana Art

Notable buildings

 * Judge Cyrus Ball House, listed on the National Register of Historic Places
 * James H. Ward House, listed on the National Register of Historic Places
 * Temple Israel, 17 South 7th St. - one of the nation's oldest surviving synagogue buildings.
 * Trinity United Methodist Church (Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church until 1969) – the first church congregation in the Lafayette area. Its current building was erected in 1869 by William Heath and has remained intact to this day.
 * Tippecanoe Mall - the city's main shopping center.
 * Tippecanoe County Courthouse - built 1882–1884 at a cost of around $500,000 (double the original estimate).

Government

The government consists of a mayor – elected in a citywide vote – and a city council of nine members. Six are elected from individual districts; three are elected at-large.

Colleges

 * Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
 * Purdue University (in West Lafayette)
 * A location of the Purdue Polytechnic Institute, one of Purdue University's academic colleges

Public
K-12 public education in Lafayette is provided by the Lafayette School Corporation. The Tippecanoe School Corporation also administers county schools nearby.

New Community School was a tuition-free elementary charter school (sponsored by Ball State University) located on the north side of Lafayette; it closed in 2016.

Beacon Academy was a charter school operated by the Lafayette School Corporation in West Lafayette; it closed in 2018.

Private
Elementary

 * Lafayette Christian School
 * St. Boniface Elementary
 * St. Lawrence Elementary
 * St. Mary Cathedral Elementary
 * St. James Lutheran Elementary/Middle School

Middle School
 * St. Boniface Middle School

Junior/High School
 * Catholic Central Junior-Senior High School

K-12
 * Faith Christian School

Newspapers

 * Journal & Courier. The newspaper, which serves the Greater Lafayette area, has its newsroom and offices located in downtown Lafayette. Journal & Courier also has its own printing services for itself and other papers in the region on the eastside of Lafayette.
 * Purdue Exponent. Purdue University's independent student newspaper serves Purdue, West Lafayette, and Lafayette, and has its newsroom and offices located off campus on Northwestern Avenue in West Lafayette.
 * The Lafayette Leader

Television

 * WPBI-LD 16 (Fox; NBC on LD2; ABC on LD3)
 * WLFI-TV 18 (CBS; CW on DT2; ION on DT3; GetTV on DT4; Start TV on DT5)
 * WPBY-LD 35 (ABC; MeTV/MyNetworkTV on LD2)

From 1953 until the 2016 launch of WPBI-LD, WLFI-TV had been the only "Big Three" (ABC, CBS and NBC—or, including Fox, "big four") commercial network television broadcaster in the Lafayette market. With the 2017 launch of WPBY-LD, local broadcasts of all "big four" networks became available. Lafayette also remains one of few television markets without its own PBS station, the market being served by WFYI in Indianapolis.

WRTV, WTHR, WTTV, and WXIN, the respective ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox affiliates in Indianapolis which had been carried by cable and satellite providers in the Lafayette market as "out-of-market" stations, remain viewable in the area via a large over-the-air antenna or, in some cases, via a subscription satellite or streaming service. Cable provider Comcast Xfinity discontinued its remaining carriage of Indianapolis-based "big four" stations on March 7, 2018, but resumed carriage of WTHR and WRTV two days later.

Commercial

 * WASK
 * WASK-FM
 * WAZY-FM
 * WKHY-FM
 * WKOA-FM
 * WLQQ
 * WBPE
 * WSHY-AM
 * WXXB-FM
 * WYCM

Non-commercial

 * WBAA-AM/FM
 * WHPL-FM
 * WJEF-FM
 * WQSG-FM
 * WTGO-LP FM
 * WWCC-LP FM

Airport
No airports are located within Lafayette city limits. The nearest commercial airport which currently has scheduled airline service is the Purdue University Airport (LAF) in West Lafayette.

Highways

 * I-65.svg Interstate 65 to Gary, Indiana (near Chicago) and Indianapolis
 * US 52.svg US 52 to Joliet, Illinois (also near Chicago) and Indianapolis
 * US 231.svg US 231 to Rensselaer, Indiana and Owensboro, Kentucky
 * Indiana 25.svg State Road 25
 * Indiana 26.svg State Road 26
 * Indiana 38.svg State Road 38

Railroads
Amtrak, the national passenger rail system, provides passenger rail service to Lafayette through the Cardinal to Chicago, Washington D.C., and New York City. Norfolk Southern; CSX; Kankakee, Beaverville and Southern Railroad; and Toledo, Peoria and Western Railway (RailAmerica) provide freight rail service. Many lines that originally passed through the downtown were redirected in the mid-1990s to a rail corridor near the Wabash River.

Buses and shuttles

 * CityBus local bus service by the Greater Lafayette Public Transportation Corporation
 * Greyhound intercity bus service
 * Lafayette Limo and Reindeer Shuttle to Indianapolis International Airport and O'Hare International Airport
 * Express Air Coach to O'Hare International Airport

Notable people
For notable people associated with Purdue University, see List of Purdue University people.

Entertainment

 * Karen Black – actress, attended Lafayette Jefferson High School
 * Jeremy Camp – Christian recording artist
 * Eric Carlson - lead guitarist, songwriter, founding member of The Mentors
 * Embeth Davidtz – film and television actress
 * Louise Fazenda – film actor whose career spanned silent and talking movies
 * Circuit Des Yeux - musician
 * Charles Foley – co-inventor of the game Twister
 * Mass Giorgini – musician and record producer
 * Troy Hickman – writer best known for his comic book work (Common Grounds, Twilight Guardian, City of Heroes, Witchblade, Turok)
 * Shannon Hoon – former lead vocalist of rock band Blind Melon
 * John Korty – director, screenwriter, known for The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman and documentary Who Are the DeBolts? And Where Did They Get Nineteen Kids?
 * Claudia Lee – television actress, Hart of Dixie
 * Curt McDowell - director, writer, actor, artist
 * Larry McNeely – musician, banjo player with Glen Campbell and for film soundtracks
 * Tammy Lynn Michaels – television actor
 * Ken Navarro – smooth jazz guitarist
 * Chubby Parker – country music radio personality and recording artist
 * Sydney Pollack – film actor, director, and producer
 * Victor Potel – silent film actor
 * Axl Rose – co-founder and lead vocalist of rock band Guns N' Roses
 * Julia Scheeres – author, best known for ALA Alex Award-winning memoir Jesus Land
 * Izzy Stradlin – songwriter, co-founder and former rhythm guitarist of rock band Guns N' Roses
 * Henry Stram - actor

Sports

 * William Fritz Afflis known professionally as "Dick the Bruiser" – professional football player and wrestler; graduated from Lafayette Jefferson HS
 * Eric Bruntlett – professional baseball player
 * Clem Crowe – professional football and basketball player
 * Todd Dunwoody – professional baseball player
 * Ray Ewry – 10-time Olympic champion in track and field
 * Bernard "Bernie" Flowers – college and professional football player; born in Cleveland area, lived in Lafayette
 * Bob Friend – professional baseball player
 * Dustin Keller – professional football player; graduated from Lafayette Jefferson HS
 * Pete Halsmer – professional race car driver
 * Charles Kirkpatrick – professional race car driver
 * Josh Lindblom – professional baseball player
 * Chukie Nwokorie – professional football player; graduated from Lafayette Jefferson HS
 * Clayton Richard – professional baseball player; graduated from McCutcheon HS
 * Erik Sabel – professional baseball player
 * Justin Smith – football player
 * George Souders – professional race car driver (1927)

Business, law, politics

 * Roger D. Branigin – Governor of Indiana 1965–1969
 * John Burger – member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
 * Steve Carter – Indiana Attorney General
 * Henry Leavitt Ellsworth – first Commissioner of the United States Patent and Trademark Office; real estate developer
 * Henry W. Ellsworth – son of Henry Leavitt Ellsworth, attorney, poet, author and Minister to Sweden
 * David W. Evans – US Representative, 6th Congressional District Indiana 1975–1983
 * Dan Flanagan – Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court
 * Lucinda Florio (1947–2022), teacher and advocate for education and literacy, who, as the wife of former New Jersey Governor James Florio, served as the First Lady of New Jersey
 * Clara Shortridge Foltz (1849–1934) – first female lawyer on the West Coast
 * Joseph García – Former Lt. Governor of Colorado
 * Herman Joseph Justin – founded Justin Boot Company
 * Brian Lamb – founder of C-SPAN
 * Bill Long – state representative
 * Frank Posegate – journalist, mayor of St. Joseph, Missouri
 * John Purdue – Purdue Block, Tippecanoe County founder, founding benefactor of Purdue University
 * Barbara Ringer – first female register of copyrights
 * Alvah Curtis Roebuck – founded Sears, Roebuck and Company
 * Neal Mohan – CEO of YouTube

Academic, science, technology

 * Eric J. Barron – 14th President of Florida State University, 18th President of Penn State
 * Herbert C. Brown – Nobel Prize laureate in chemistry
 * Christopher L. Eisgruber – 20th President of Princeton University
 * Daniel X. Freedman – pioneer in biological psychiatry, discovered link of hallucinogens to brain transmitters
 * Kenneth E. Goodson – mechanical engineer
 * J. Andrew McCammon – physical and theoretical chemist
 * Donald E. Williams – astronaut
 * Ian Murdock – software engineer, created Debian

Other

 * Emily Thornton Charles, poet, journalist
 * Benjaman Kyle, known for identity loss due to dissociative amnesia
 * Evaleen Stein (1863–1923), author, limner

Sister cities
Lafayette has two sister cities as designated by Sister Cities International.

 * Longkou, Shandong, China
 * 🇯🇵 Ōta, Gunma, Japan (October 1993)

title: Lafayette, Indiana


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Shadeland, Indiana

Shadeland is a town in Union Township, Tippecanoe County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 1,610 at the 2010 census.

It is part of the Lafayette, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
A post office was established at Shadeland in 1887, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1915.

Farmers Institute and Stidham United Methodist Church are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
Indiana State Road 25 passes east and west through town.

The town is coextensive with Union Township in Tippecanoe County. The township chose to incorporate in order to prevent partial or total annexation by neighboring Lafayette. According to the 2010 census, Shadeland has a total area of 27.332 sqmi, of which 27.1 sqmi (or 99.15%) is land and 0.232 sqmi (or 0.85%) is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,610 people, 616 households, and 476 families living in the town. The population density was 59.4 PD/sqmi. There were 675 housing units at an average density of 24.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.0% White, 0.4% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.4% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.3% of the population.

There were 616 households, of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.2% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.7% were non-families. 17.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age in the town was 43.2 years. 21.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.2% were from 25 to 44; 33.9% were from 45 to 64; and 13.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,682 people, 602 households, and 471 families living in the town. The population density was 62.0 PD/sqmi. There were 676 housing units at an average density of 24.9 per square mile (9.6/km$2$). The racial makeup of the town was 97.44% White, 0.30% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.77% Asian, 0.71% from other races, and 0.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.97% of the population.

There were 602 households, out of which 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.4% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.6% were non-families. 16.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.6% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 28.7% from 45 to 64, and 8.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $48,750, and the median income for a family was $56,875. Males had a median income of $36,810 versus $23,897 for females. The per capita income for the town was $20,631. About 1.9% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.1% of those under age 18 and 5.4% of those age 65 or over.

title: Shadeland, Indiana


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West Lafayette, Indiana

West Lafayette is a city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States, approximately 65 mi northwest of the state capital of Indianapolis and 113 mi southeast of Chicago. West Lafayette is directly across the Wabash River from its sister city, Lafayette. As of the 2020 census, its population was 44,595. Home to Purdue University, it is a college town and the most densely populated city in Indiana.

History
Augustus Wylie laid out a town in 1836 in the Wabash River floodplain south of the present Levee. Due to regular flooding of the site, Wylie's town was never built. The present city was formed in 1888 by the merger of the adjacent suburban towns of Chauncey, Oakwood, and Kingston, located on a bluff across the Wabash River from Lafayette, Indiana. The three towns had been small suburban villages which were directly adjacent to one another. Kingston was laid out in 1855 by Jesse B. Lutz. Chauncey was platted in 1860 by the Chauncey family of Philadelphia, wealthy land speculators. Chauncey and Kingston formed a municipal government in 1866 which selected the name "Chauncey".

The new town of Chauncey remained a small suburban village until Purdue University opened in 1869. In 1871 Chauncey voted to be annexed by Lafayette because it was unable to provide the infrastructure (such as improved streets, waterworks, police and fire protection). Lafayette voted against annexing Chauncey because of the high cost of the many improvements that the village lacked. In May 1888, the town of Chauncey voted to change its name to West Lafayette after a petition signed by 152 electors. By that time, the growth of the university was fueling the growth of the little town. The address of Purdue University was given as "Lafayette, Indiana" until well into the twentieth century. West Lafayette never gained a railroad depot and lagged several years behind Lafayette in the establishment of municipal infrastructure and services. Today, West Lafayette has established itself as a separate city, with independent services and unique neighborhoods distinct from those of its sister city, Lafayette.

In November 2013, the City of West Lafayette approved an annexation that placed much of the Purdue University academic campus and residence hall system within the official boundaries of the municipality for the first time. This expansion also included a large section of the US Highway 231 corridor that was previously part of unincorporated Tippecanoe County.

Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity House, Jesse Andrew House, Chauncey-Stadium Avenues Historic District, John E. and Catherine E. Christian House, Curtis-Grace House, Happy Hollow Heights Historic District, Hills and Dales Historic District, Morton School, and The Varsity are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
West Lafayette lies in central Tippecanoe County and overlooks the Wabash River, which borders the city on the east and south. Most of the city lies in eastern Wabash Township, though a small portion on the northeast side extends into Tippecanoe Township. Elevations range from slightly over 500 ft near the river to more than 720 ft in northern parts of the city near U.S. Route 52.

According to the 2010 census, West Lafayette has a total area of 7.63 sqmi, of which 7.62 sqmi (or 99.87%) is land and 0.01 sqmi (or 0.13%) is water.

Neighborhoods

 * Amberleigh Village
 * Arbor Chase
 * Avondale
 * Bar Barry Heights
 * Camelback
 * Glenwood Heights
 * Happy Hollow
 * Hills and Dales
 * New Chauncey Neighborhood
 * Northwestern Heights
 * Park Ridge
 * Peppermill Village
 * Plaza Park
 * Prophets Ridge
 * Stonebridge
 * University Farm
 * Wabash Shores

2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 44,595 people living in the city.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 29,796 people, 11,945 households, and 4,072 families living in the city. The population density was 3884.0 PD/sqmi. There were 12,591 housing units at an average density of 1652.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 60.2% White, 9.8% African American, 0.1% Native American, 17.3% Asian, 1.9% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.6% of the population.

There were 11,945 households, of which, 16.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 27.2% were married couples living together, 4.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 65.9% were non-families. 34.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% 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 2.92.

The median age in the city was 22.8 years. 11.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 49.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.4% were from 25 to 44; 11.7% were from 45 to 64; and 8.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.2% male and 45.8% female.

Following the 2010 census, West Lafayette annexed additional territory including the Purdue University main campus. The census bureau released an updated report to reflect the boundary updates. The census now reports 14,053 households and a population of 44,910.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 28,778 people, 10,462 households, and 3,588 families living in the city. The population density was 5,219.6 PD/sqmi. There were 10,819 housing units at an average density of 1,962.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 69.3% White, 13.3% Asian, 8.4% African American, 0.2% Native American, <0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.2% of the population.

There were 10,462 households, out of which 14.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 27.6% were married couples living together, 4.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 65.7% were non-families. 32.7% 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 2.26 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 10.4% under the age of 18, 54.6% from 18 to 24, 16.9% from 25 to 44, 10.3% from 45 to 64, and 7.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 22 years. For every 100 females, there were 133.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 137.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,869, and the median income for a family was $51,510.The per capita income for the city was $18,337. About 22.5% of families and 38.3% of the population were below the poverty line.

Economy

The economy of West Lafayette is heavily influenced by the presence of Purdue University, with an enrollment of over 50,000, more than the city's population. The university employs 12,000 people, most of whom live in either West Lafayette or Lafayette.

The 725 acre Purdue Research Park, established in 1961, is home to more than 140 companies of which nearly 100 are technology related. As of 2009, these companies employ more than 3,000. The Park offers communications infrastructure, research facilities, a business incubation complex to help start-up firms and scenic walking trails and lakes. It is one of the largest university-affiliated research parks in the United States. The Purdue Research Park is owned by Purdue Research Foundation, the University's non-profit funding and technology licensing arm.

Commercial activities, however, take place mostly across the river in Lafayette. The largest commercial area in West Lafayette is the 90 acre Wabash Landing/Levee area, which has become a thriving urban-type district since the entire area was reconstructed and the Pedestrian Bridge to Lafayette replaced the old State Street bridge. The Levee features Wabash Landing, a complex containing shops, restaurants, coffee houses, a 9-screen movie theater, a hotel and the Riverside Skating Center.

Arts and culture
The town has a lending library, the West Lafayette Public Library. There is also a branch of the county-run library (Tippecanoe County Public Library) in the Klondike area to the west of the city.

Points of interest

 * Purdue University
 * Purdue University Horticulture Gardens
 * Fort Ouiatenon, an early French trading post
 * Purdue State Bank, 1914 bank building designed by architect Louis Sullivan
 * Samara (John E. Christian House), a Usonian home designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright
 * Celery Bog Nature Area and Lilly Nature Center
 * Purdue Horticulture Park

Government
The city's elected officials consist of the mayor, a clerk, and a nine-member Common Council.

The nine-member Common Council holds the city's legislative authority and makes the laws through ordinances, orders, resolutions and motions. The city is divided into 6 districts, and the Common Council consists of one council member from each district, plus three at-large council members. Elected by the council members, the president of the Common Council presides over the council meetings and is first in the line of succession should the mayor not finish his or her term of office.

All city elected officials have a term of office of four years with no limit on the number of terms. Regular elections for all offices are held at the same time in the odd year preceding the presidential election year.

The following is a list of all mayors of West Lafayette since the position began in 1924.

Education

West Lafayette is the home of Purdue University's main campus, with an enrollment of over 40,000 students.

The West Lafayette Community School Corporation administers three schools. The school district is not coterminous with the municipality; areas annexed by the city after 2000 continue to be served by county schools. Students attend West Lafayette Elementary School (formerly Cumberland Elementary School) through third grade, while students in grades 4–6 attend West Lafayette Intermediate School. Students in the 7th grade and above attend West Lafayette Junior-Senior High School. The West Lafayette Community School Corporation is a top rated, public school district with numerous accolades.

The Seventh-day Adventist Church operates Pleasantview SDA School which offers courses for grades K–8, and the Montessori School of Greater Lafayette teaches K–6. There are other schools, both public and private, that have a West Lafayette address, but these are actually located outside the city limits.

Approximately 77% of West Lafayette's population age 25 or older hold a bachelor's degree or higher according to the U.S. Census 2005–2007 American Community Survey. The city ranks sixth highest on this measure among U.S. municipalities between 20,000 and 65,000 population.

In addition, the Tippecanoe School Corporation and Lafayette School Corporation operate public schools outside the West Lafayette city limits. There is also a variety of private schools in Lafayette and an Ivy Tech Community College branch.

Media
West Lafayette residents use many of the news and media outlets located in its twin city of Lafayette. Media located in West Lafayette proper include:

 * The Purdue Exponent. Purdue University's independent student newspaper serving Purdue, West Lafayette, and Lafayette. Newsroom and offices located just off campus on Northwestern Avenue in West Lafayette.
 * WPBI-LD 16 (Fox; NBC on LD2; ABC on LD3)
 * WLFI-TV 18, (CBS; 18.2 CW; 18.3 Ion; 18.4 getTV; 18.5 Start TV)
 * WPBY-LD 35 (ABC; MeTV/MyNetworkTV on LD2)
 * WBAA Radio. (920AM, 101.3FM), a National Public Radio affiliate with studios located on the Purdue University campus
 * WLQQ Radio. (106.7FM)

Transportation
Public transportation in West Lafayette is managed by the Greater Lafayette Public Transportation Corporation.

Airport

 * Purdue University Airport

Highways

 * [[Image:I-65.svg|25px]] Interstate 65 to Gary, Indiana (near Chicago) and Indianapolis
 * [[Image:US 52.svg|25px]] US 52 to Joliet, Illinois (also near Chicago) and Indianapolis
 * [[Image:US 231.svg|25px]] US 231 to Rensselaer, Indiana and Owensboro, Kentucky
 * [[Image:Indiana 26.svg|25px]] State Road 26 from Purdue University campus to Kokomo, Indiana
 * [[Image:Indiana 43.svg|25px]] State Road 43 to Brookston, Indiana and Reynolds, Indiana

Railroads

 * Amtrak (Lafayette station)
 * CSX Transportation
 * Kankakee, Beaverville and Southern Railroad
 * Norfolk Southern Railway

Notable people
For notable residents associated with Purdue University, see List of Purdue University people.

For notable natives from the neighboring city Lafayette, Indiana, see that page.

 * Moungi Bawendi, Nobel Prize winner in chemistry
 * Brian Binnie, test pilot for SpaceShipOne
 * Joe Booher, racing driver
 * Katie Bouman, computer scientist who was a member of the Event Horizon Telescope team that captured the first image of a black hole
 * Drew Brees, NFL player
 * Max Mapes Ellis, American physiologist
 * Bob Friend, Major League Baseball player
 * Gen Fukunaga, founder of Funimation Entertainment
 * Sanjay Ghemawat, computer scientist and senior fellow of Google
 * Anissa Jones, actress, best known as "Buffy" on CBS' Family Affair
 * Cleve Jones, conceived the AIDS quilt
 * Stan Jones, educator and politician
 * George Karlaftis, NFL player for the Kansas City Chiefs
 * Tom Kelly, songwriter
 * Harry G. Leslie, governor of Indiana
 * Jay McDowell, bassist for country music band BR549
 * Toby Moskowitz, financial economist
 * Chike Okeafor, NFL player
 * Eric Rodwell, multiple world champion bridge player
 * Erik Sabel, MLB player
 * Randy Truitt, former member of the Indiana House of Representatives

title: West Lafayette, Indiana