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Bethany, Indiana

Bethany is a town in Clay Township, Morgan County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 95 at the 2020 census.

History
Bethany was incorporated in 1955, named for Bethany Park, established on the site in 1884 by the Disciples of Christ for camp meetings.

Geography
Bethany is in northeastern Morgan County and is bordered to the northeast by the town of Brooklyn. Indiana State Road 67 passes 0.5 mi to the west of the town, leading north 5 mi to Mooresville and south 11 mi to Martinsville, the county seat. Downtown Indianapolis is 22 mi to the northeast via SR 67.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Bethany has a total area of 0.095 sqmi, all land. The town sits just to the northwest of the White River.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 81 people, 31 households, and 24 families living in the town. The population density was 1012.5 PD/sqmi. There were 34 housing units at an average density of 425.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 95.1% White, 1.2% Native American, and 3.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 31 households, of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.2% were married couples living together, 16.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 16.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.6% were non-families. 19.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% 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 2.92.

The median age in the town was 35.8 years. 19.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 12.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.6% were from 25 to 44; 27.1% were from 45 to 64; and 11.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 53.1% male and 46.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 94 people, 30 households, and 24 families living in the town. The population density was 1,133.6 PD/sqmi. There were 34 housing units at an average density of 410.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.94% White, and 1.06% from two or more races.

There were 30 households, out of which 50.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.0% were married couples living together, and 20.0% were non-families. 13.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.13 and the average family size was 3.46.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 33.0% under the age of 18, 10.6% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 18.1% from 45 to 64, and 7.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 123.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $22,344, and the median income for a family was $56,250. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $12,500 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,967. There were no families and 1.9% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 100.0% of those over 64.

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Brooklyn, Indiana

Brooklyn is a town in Clay and Brown townships, Morgan County, Indiana, United States. The population was 2,511 at the 2020 census, up from 1,598 in 2010.

History
Brooklyn was laid out in 1854, at about the time the railroad was extended to that point. The town probably took its name after Brooklyn, New York. A post office has been in operation at Brooklyn since 1856.

The Franklin Landers-Black and Adams Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.

Geography
Brooklyn is located in northeastern Morgan County and is bordered to the south by the town of Bethany. The town of Mooresville is 5 mi to the north. Downtown Indianapolis is 21 mi to the northeast.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Brooklyn has a total area of 1.00 sqmi, of which 0.01 sqmi, or 1.30%, are water. White Lick Creek passes through the east side of the town, flowing south to join the White River south of Centerton.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 1,598 people, 580 households, and 455 families living in the town. The population density was 2385.1 PD/sqmi. There were 630 housing units at an average density of 940.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.8% White, 0.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 580 households, of which 40.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.4% were married couples living together, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 21.6% were non-families. 16.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.05.

The median age in the town was 34.7 years. 28.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.5% were from 25 to 44; 25.8% were from 45 to 64; and 11% 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 2000 census, there were 1,545 people, 553 households, and 435 families living in the town. The population density was 1,988.5 PD/sqmi. There were 577 housing units at an average density of 742.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.70% White, 0.39% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.06% from other races, and 2.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.04% of the population.

There were 553 households, out of which 40.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.9% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.3% were non-families. 17.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.5% 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 3.11.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 30.3% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 35.8% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 7.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $42,880, and the median income for a family was $44,563. Males had a median income of $35,292 versus $25,303 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,242. About 8.2% of families and 9.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 10.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Grade school students attend Brooklyn Elementary STEM Academy, a part of the MSD of Martinsville. Students from Brooklyn attend Bell Intermediate Academy, John R. Wooden Middle School and Martinsville High School in Martinsville, Indiana

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

Arts and culture
The Goethe Link Observatory is a mile or two west of town on Observatory Road. The observatory grounds are noted for the large collection of daffodils assembled by Dr. Link's wife.

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Martinsville, Indiana

Martinsville is a city in Washington Township, Morgan County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 14,980 at the 2023 United States Census. The city is the county seat of Morgan County.

History
Martinsville was founded in 1822. It is said to be named for John Martin, a county commissioner. A post office has been in operation at Martinsville since 1823.

The Morgan County Courthouse, completed in 1859, features a red brick and Italianate design, and is one of the few pre-Civil War courthouses in Indiana. Architect Isaac Hodgson designed the courthouse, and it was built by Perry Magnus Blankenship. Hodgson designed six Indiana courthouses including Jennings County Courthouse (1859), Morgan County (1857), Henry County Courthouse, Bartholomew County Courthouse (1871), and his largest in Marion County, in Indianapolis.

In 1899, Eugene Shireman, a Martinsville entrepreneur, turned his swamp land into fisheries and started Grassyfork Fisheries. Once dubbed the "Goldfish Capital of the World", today Martinsville has several large fisheries that sell fish to many parts of the world. Shireman's actions changed the landscape of the Martinsville area, and his fisheries can be seen today throughout Shireman subdivision. Martinsville is also home to other fisheries.

From 1888 until 1968, visitors sought out the Martinsville's sanitaria for health benefits from their artesian mineral water. Over nearly 100 years, almost a dozen sanitaria were in operation for various periods of time, including the first black spa in Martinsville.

Albert Merritt (1871–1958), founder of the Boys' Club in Martinsville, born near Bowling Green, was the son of freedmen. He came to Martinsville Mineral Springs Sanitarium in the 1890s from a job as a porter at the Sennings Hotel in Louisville, and lived at the sanitarium for the rest of his life, never marrying. He worked with the children of Martinsville for fifty years, building a clubhouse on North Marion Street. Merritt Park on the northwest end of town is named for Albert.

Visitors would travel by rail and road to bathe and refresh in the mineral springs and waters. Many luminaries visited Martinsville in the early 20th century to enjoy the mineral waters and spas for their perceived therapeutic and restorative qualities. In 1892, the Old Hickory Furniture Company was formed. The Morgan County Public Library's Digital Archive has a collection of photographs of Old Hickory furniture including some displays for Marshall Field & Co.

In recent years, Martinsville has an array of different businesses, with the courthouse square and downtown area being host to a number of locally owned restaurants, bakeries, and shops, and areas like the Grand Valley Shopping Center and Artesian Square being host to a number of restaurant chains and retail shops. In 2014, a local judge upheld an effort by the city to annex sufficient land to increase the size of the city by a third, making I-69 the frontage road for the city.

More than a dozen Martinsville locations are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Race relations
Historically, Martinsville was the place of some racial controversies, such as the 1968 murder of 20-year-old African American Carol Jenkins, who was stabbed to death with a screwdriver while selling encyclopedias door-to-door. Jenkins' murder remained unsolved for 33 years until Kenneth Richmond was arrested for the crime. Richmond was a Hendricks County resident who was passing through Martinsville on the night Jenkins was murdered. The white couple Don and Norma Neal, who called the police to try to help Carol a half-hour before she died, proposed a monument in Carol's memory on the courthouse grounds. The County Commissioners approved (2-1), the dissenting vote remarking it was the responsibility of the city not the county in the location for the monument. When many citizens contacted the commissioners later with similar feelings to that effect, the project was put on hold. In November 2017, Martinsville partnered with Carol's hometown of Rushville to hold memorial events in Carol's honor with her family present. Martinsville also dedicated a monument in Carol's memory and presented a smaller replica of the stone to Carol's family. That year, the Indianapolis Star reported that Martinsville still had a reputation among African Americans as a sundown town.

Many Martinsville residents dispute the reputation for racism and prejudice pointing out an annual award for service to the community named after a beloved African American citizen, Albert Merritt,  who had a club for Martinsville boys in the 1930s. They also report the welcoming of all people from all races, sexual orientations, and religions.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Martinsville has a total area of 4.508 sqmi, of which 4.49 sqmi (or 99.6%) is land and 0.018 sqmi (or 0.4%) is water.

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

Highways

 * (along SR 37) designated September 18, 2018

Rail

 * Indiana Southern Railroad

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 11,828 people, 7,910 households, and 6,990 families living in the city. The population density was 3634.3 PD/sqmi. There were 5,973 housing units at an average density of 1129.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.5% White, 0.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.5% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 7,610 households, of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.0% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.1% were non-families. 29.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% 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 3.03.

The median age in the city was 36.6 years. 25% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.8% were from 25 to 44; 24.4% were from 45 to 64; and 14.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 11,698 people, 7,921 households, and 6,086 families living in the city. The population density was 3,620.6 PD/sqmi. There were 5,880 housing units at an average density of 1,093.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.62% White, 0.01% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.25% from other races, and 0.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.00% of the population.

There were 7,921 households, out of which 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 28.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.1% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,746, and the median income for a family was $40,304. Males had a median income of $31,215 versus $22,090 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,664. About 8.7% of families and 11.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.8% of those under age 18 and 16.4% of those age 65 or over.

Culture

 * Fall Foliage Festival
 * Martinsville on the Square
 * Farmer's Market Day
 * Morgan County Fair
 * Morgan County Relay for Life
 * Artie Fest
 * Art Sanctuary of Indiana
 * Merry MAC Players Community Theatre
 * Martinsville Community Band

Education
The Metropolitan School District of Martinsville administers the public schools of Martinsville. Elementary schools include pre-kindergarten through 4th grade. Elementary schools are Brooklyn STEM Academy, Centerton Elementary, Green Township Elementary, Paragon Elementary, Poston Road Spanish Immersion School, Charles L. Smith Fine Arts Academy and South Elementary School of Communications. 5th and 6th grades go to Bell Intermediate Academy, while grades 7th and 8th attend John R. Wooden Middle School. Grades 9th through 12th go to Martinsville High School. There is also the Artesian Center of Excellence (A.C.E) formerly Hammons off-campus community school. Martinsville has one private school, Tabernacle Christian School, which has classes for preschool through twelfth grade.

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

Notable people

 * Josh Allison, racing driver
 * Emmett Forrest Branch, 31st governor of Indiana
 * William G. Bray. US House of Representatives (1951-1975)
 * Richard Bray, Indiana state senator
 * Benjamin Bull, lawyer and Wisconsin state senator
 * Glenn M. Curtis, basketball coach
 * Henry E. Pearcy, Jr., former professional basketball player
 * Charles E. Ford, newsreel and motion picture director
 * Ira Hall, Indy car driver
 * Bobby Helms, singer/songwriter who had six gold records
 * Joe W. Kelly, United States Air Force four-star general
 * Jeff Kottkamp, lieutenant governor of Florida (2007–2011)
 * Paul V. McNutt, 34th governor of Indiana
 * Mel Payton, former professional basketball player
 * Catt Sadler, former E! News anchor
 * Jerry Sichting, former professional basketball player
 * John R. Walsh, U.S. congressman and Secretary of State of Indiana (1958–1960)
 * John C. Wetherby, recipient of the Medal of Honor
 * John Wooden, Naismith Hall of Fame college basketball player and coach

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Monrovia, Indiana

Monrovia is a town in Monroe Township, Morgan County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 1,643 at the 2020 census, up from 1,063 in 2010.

History
Monrovia was laid out in 1834. The town's name is derived from Monroe Township, named for James Monroe. A post office has been in operation at Monrovia since 1834.

The Lake Ditch Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.

The town is the subject of the well-regarded Frederick Wiseman documentary, Monrovia, Indiana, released in October 2018.

Geography
Monrovia is located in northern Morgan County at 39.57944°N, -86.48028°W (39.579389, -86.480402). Indiana State Road 42 passes through the center of town as Main Street, while State Road 39 passes through the center on Chestnut Street. SR 42 leads northeast 6 mi to Mooresville and west 9 mi to Little Point, while SR 39 leads north 7 mi to Belleville and south 12 mi to Martinsville, the Monroe county seat. Interstate 70 passes 2 mi north of Monrovia, with access from Exit 59 at SR 39. Downtown Indianapolis is 24 mi to the northeast.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Monrovia has a total area of 1.80 sqmi, of which 0.001 sqmi, or 0.06%, are water. The town sits on a low ridge which drains east toward Sycamore Creek and north toward McCracken Creek, both of which flow toward the White River; to the west the town drains toward Mill Creek, a tributary of the Eel River, which in turn flows to the White River.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,063 people, 365 households, and 288 families living in the town. The population density was 600.6 PD/sqmi. There were 402 housing units at an average density of 227.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.3% White, 1.4% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 365 households, of which 47.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.5% were married couples living together, 13.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 21.1% were non-families. 16.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.27.

The median age in the town was 31.2 years. 31.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 32.3% were from 25 to 44; 21% were from 45 to 64; and 6.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 628 people, 234 households, and 187 families living in the town. The population density was 709.1 PD/sqmi. There were 245 housing units at an average density of 276.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 99.20% White, 0.16% from other races, and 0.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.96% of the population.

There were 234 households, out of which 36.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.1% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.7% were non-families. 16.7% 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 2.68 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $49,583, and the median income for a family was $53,571. Males had a median income of $32,917 versus $21,111 for females. The per capita income for the town was $20,366. About 6.8% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.4% of those under age 18 and 2.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The Monroe-Gregg School District which serves students in Monroe and Gregg townships in Morgan County operates three schools:

 * Monrovia Elementary School, recently constructed, houses grades K-5. It replaced Hall Elementary School.
 * Monrovia Middle School, houses grades 6–8.
 * Monrovia Junior-Senior High School houses grades 9-12.

Hall Elementary School, which had previously housed grades 4-6 (with Monrovia Elementary School housing K-3 and Monrovia Junior-Senior High School housing 7-12), has recently closed.

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

Notable people

 * Gary Bettenhausen, IndyCar driver
 * John Van Lindley, pomologist and early nurseryman
 * Branch McCracken, NCAA championship basketball coach
 * John Standeford, NFL wide receiver

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Mooresville, Indiana

Mooresville is a town in Brown Township, Morgan County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The town is notable for being where the current flag of Indiana was created. As of the 2020 census, the town population was 9,411.

History
Mooresville was founded in 1824 by Samuel Moore after he had bought the area for $2 per acre. The town is named for him. A post office has been in operation at Mooresville since 1826.

The Mooresville Commercial Historic District, Mooresville Friends Academy Building, and Mooresville Gymnasium are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The town was home to Paul Hadley, a watercolorist, who in 1916, had designed the current Indiana state flag for a flag contest sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution during the state's 1916 centennial anniversary. Hadley's flag design was adopted as the official state banner on May 31st, 1917, and was later renamed to the official state flag in 1955.

On April 8, 2020, an EF1 tornado hit downtown, with significant winds around 100 mph. From this tornado, a building on the southeast corner of Indiana and Main streets had partially collapsed in on itself. There were no injuries from the event. The building sat ruined for several months before being torn down. Due to the building's old age, the damages could not have been repaired.

On July 3, 2020, a group of 100 Black Lives Matter protesters, mostly people unfamiliarity to Mooresville, marched through the streets of the town. This protest was met with immediate counter protesting from a group of locals. The two groups of protesters stood at a face off across the road on 31 S Indiana Street. The situation escalated to the point where a small group of men camped out on a nearby roof of a business wielding multiple guns. Police at the scene were aware of the men with guns, but they couldn't do anything as the men were on their private property. The scene played out for several hours, only being held back by the dividing street and by the police on both sides of the road.

Every year, in early August, the town holds an "Old Settlers Fair" that involves a parade through downtown Mooresville and carnival attractions at Pioneer Park. The event usually lasts between three to four days. The first of these events, originally called Old Settlers Reunion and Picnic, was held on August 9, 1870, and was original held at Old Town Park in Mooresville after the land was donated by Samuel Moore. Old Town Park was used to hold this event every year, except for 1943, until 1995. Pioneer Park become the center for this event after 1995.

In November 2023, the retail supermarket store Walmart in collaboration with Hasbro had released a Monopoly board game themed after the town of Mooresville titled "Mooresville-Opoly." This board game sold for a limited time at the Camby Walmart store only.

Geography
Mooresville is in northeastern Morgan County; the northern border of the town follows the Hendricks County line. Indiana State Road 42 passes through the center of town on High Street. It leads west 6 mi to Monrovia, and its eastern terminus is at State Road 67 on the east side of Mooresville. SR 67 is a four-lane highway that leads northeast 16 mi to Indianapolis and south-southwest 15 mi to Martinsville, the Morgan county seat. State Road 144 begins at the SR 42/SR67 intersection and leads southeast 19 mi to Franklin.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Mooresville has a total area of 6.76 sqmi, of which 0.06 sqmi, or 0.84%, are water. The center of Mooresville sits between White Lick Creek to the west and its East Fork to the east. White Lick Creek flows south to join the White River north of Martinsville.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 9,326 people, 3,715 households, and 2,558 families living in the town. The population density was 1482.7 PD/sqmi. There were 3,930 housing units at an average density of 624.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.5% White, 0.3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.3% 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 3,715 households, of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no male present, 5.6% had a male householder with no female present, and 31.1% were non-families. 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% 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 2.99.

The median age in the town was 38.6 years. 25.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.4% were from 25 to 44; 25.6% were from 45 to 64; and 14.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 47.1% male and 52.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 9,273 people, 3,535 households, and 2,594 families living in the town. The population density was 1,675.0 PD/sqmi. There were 3,688 housing units at an average density of 666.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.52% White, 0.09% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.40% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.18% from other races, and 0.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.72% of the population.

There were 3,535 households, out of which 39.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.5% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no male present, and 26.6% were non-families. 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.5% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 32.7% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $47,292, and the median income for a family was $52,543. Males had a median income of $37,763 versus $26,520 for females. The per capita income for the town was $21,504. About 4.2% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.6% of those under age 18 and 3.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Mooresville schools are part of the Mooresville Consolidated School Corporation.

Elementary schools

 * Newby Memorial Elementary
 * Neil A. Armstrong Elementary, named after the Apollo 11 astronaut of the same name
 * Northwood Elementary
 * North Madison Elementary
 * Waverly Elementary

Middle school

 * Paul Hadley Middle School, named after the designer of the Indiana state flag

High school

 * Mooresville High School

Private school

 * Mooresville Christian Academy, founded in 1975

Mooresville Friends Academy
The Mooresville school system began with the Friends Academy, which was built in 1861. The Academy Building, one of the first high schools in the state of Indiana, was a boarding school with students renting rooms from area residents. The school building sits on the Newby Memorial Elementary School campus, has been restored, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The building now serves as a local history museum as well as the offices of the Community Foundation of Morgan County, Inc. Also on the Newby campus is the "old Newby gym" or the "Newby Dome." The gym was built in the early 1900s with help from Mooresville residents who each contributed $100 to help build the facility. The campus also includes the Mooresville Veterans Memorial, which honors Mooresville's fallen soldiers from World War I and beyond. The Memorial also honors Sammy Lee Davis, who received the Medal of Honor for heroism in Vietnam. Davis is known as "The Real Forrest Gump" since his Vietnam story is mirrored in the movie Forrest Gump and his Medal of Honor ceremony footage is used in the movie.

Public library
The town has a lending library, the Mooresville Public Library, located on 220 West Harrison street. The library features a kids' section, a teens' section, a broader adult section, a community room, an Indiana room, and several displays around the library that feature local town treasures and history.

Transportation
Mooresville is served by Indiana State Road 67. Indiana State Road 42 and Indiana State Road 144 end at SR 67 southeast of the town center.

Indianapolis International Airport is 10 mi north of Mooresville.

Health care
Mooresville is served by Franciscan St. Francis Health-Mooresville, formerly known as Kendrick Hospital and St. Francis Hospital-Mooresville. The full-service hospital includes an emergency department, labor and delivery, cancer care, and it is home to the Joint Replacement Surgeons of Indiana Research Foundation.

Notable people

 * William G. Bray, Republican, elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1950 and served from the 82nd to 93rd Congress.
 * John Dillinger, gangster and bank robber who used Mooresville, his hometown, as a hideout.
 * Paul Hadley, designer of the Indiana state flag.
 * Julia D. Nelson, elected to the Indiana House of Representatives in 1921, the first woman elected to the Indiana General Assembly.
 * Amos Rusie, member of the Baseball Hall of Fame.
 * Ruth Hinshaw Spray, peace activist.
 * Nan Whaley, mayor of Dayton, Ohio.

Town flag
The official Mooresville town flag was designed by Bonita Marley in 1974 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Mooresville's founding. Mrs. Marley worked as the librarian and director at the Mooresville Public Library from 1961 through 1984. In 1968, she was named "Mooresvillian of the Year." The town flag was intentionally designed to look similar to the Indiana state flag given that Mooresville is the home of the state flag. The flag consists of a yellow background with a circle of 19 blue stars with the top star being the largest. In the center of the flag is a blue cross with the date 1824 and a blue star in the lower left side of the cross. Below the cross is the name Mooresville with the letters curving. The circle of stars represents how Indiana was the 19th state of the union, with the large star representing Indiana's statehood. The cross in the center represents the state's motto, "the crossroads of America." The date refers to the year that the town of Mooresville was founded, 1824. The star on the cross represents Mooresville's position relative to Indianapolis. The town flag is on permanent display in the Mooresville Public Library Indiana Room, the Mooresville Government Center, and at the Mooresville Bicentennial Park.

On April 6, 2024, an unofficial variant of the Mooresville flag was sold in stores in downtown Mooresville to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Mooresville's founding, coinciding with the celebration event that was taking place in downtown Mooresville all weekend long.

Mooresville 200
"Mooresville 200" was a 200 year anniversary celebration of Mooresville's founding held on April 6, 2024, through April 7, 2024. The center of the event was held in downtown Mooresville. The roads that entered downtown Mooresville were blocked off by fire trucks and hopper cars for the duration of the event. For the event, several booths were set up by various company's and local Mooresville residents with products for sale. Local stores also had special sales going on to coincide with the event. Because a full totality lunar eclipse was going to occur and be visible in Mooresville on the same weekend, many products at the event were themed around the eclipse.

Official mascot
In preparation for the event, an official mascot for the event was designed and created. The design of the mascot was based off of the torch on the flag of Indiana in reference to Mooresville being the home of the state flag. The mascot was named Torchy, and he had made his first debut at the Dance Through the Decades event at Jones Banquet Center on Saturday, two months before the Mooresville 200 event. During the event, the mascot would walk around and take selfies with pedestrians at a Mooresville 200 themed booth.

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Morgantown, Indiana

Morgantown is a town at the intersection of Indiana state routes 135 and 252 in Jackson Township, Morgan County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 1,014 at the 2020 census.

History
Morgantown was founded by Robert Bowles and Samuel Teeters, who first laid out 52 lots in March 1831. A post office has been in operation at Morgantown since 1833.

The Morgantown Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.

Geography
Morgantown is located in southeastern Morgan County. Its eastern border is the Johnson County line. Indiana State Road 252 passes through the town center as Washington Street, leading northwest 10 mi to Martinsville, the county seat. State Road 135 joins SR 252 on Washington Street but turns south out of town on Marion Street, leading 12 mi to Nashville. The two highways leave town together and lead northeast 6 mi to Trafalgar.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Morgantown has a total area of 0.38 sqmi, all land. Indian Creek runs along the southern edge of the town, flowing west to the White River south of Martinsville.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 986 people, 374 households, and 236 families living in the town. The population density was 2594.7 PD/sqmi. There were 418 housing units at an average density of 1100.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.5% White, 0.1% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4% of the population.

There were 374 households, of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.3% were married couples living together, 15.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.9% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.18.

The median age in the town was 37.9 years. 26.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.3% were from 25 to 44; 23.5% were from 45 to 64; and 16.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 47.6% male and 52.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 964 people, 366 households, and 259 families living in the town. The population density was 2,521.6 PD/sqmi. There were 394 housing units at an average density of 1,030.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 99.17% White, 0.31% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.10% from other races, and 0.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.62% of the population.

There were 366 households, out of which 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.4% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.2% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $33,158, and the median income for a family was $45,385. Males had a median income of $31,066 versus $23,068 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,504. About 2.2% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.6% of those under age 18 and 31.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Morgantown has a public library, a branch of the Morgan County Public Library.

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Paragon, Indiana

Paragon is a town in Ray Township, Morgan County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 556 at the 2020 census, down from 659 in 2010.

History
Paragon was founded in the early 1850s about the same time the first store was opened in the community in 1852. A post office has been in operation at Paragon since 1868.

Geography
Paragon is in southwestern Morgan County along Indiana State Road 67, which leads northeast 8 mi to Martinsville, the county seat, and southwest 16 mi to Spencer.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Paragon has a total area of 0.28 sqmi, all land. The town is in the valley of the White River, which passes 1.5 mi to the south.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 659 people, 233 households, and 172 families living in the town. The population density was 1938.2 PD/sqmi. There were 261 housing units at an average density of 767.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.4% White, 0.2% African American, 0.5% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 233 households, of which 39.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.8% were married couples living together, 15.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.2% were non-families. 18.5% 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 2.83 and the average family size was 3.18.

The median age in the town was 33.3 years. 30.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.7% were from 25 to 44; 23.9% were from 45 to 64; and 10.6% 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 663 people, 237 households, and 176 families living in the town. The population density was 2,640.8 PD/sqmi. There were 275 housing units at an average density of 1,095.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 99.70% White, 0.15% from other races, and 0.15% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.60% of the population.

There were 237 households, out of which 39.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.4% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.7% were non-families. 18.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% 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 3.18.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 32.4% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 19.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $37,333, and the median income for a family was $38,971. Males had a median income of $33,750 versus $21,354 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,193. About 11.5% of families and 13.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.8% of those under age 18 and 9.8% of those age 65 or over.

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Brook, Indiana

Brook is a town in Iroquois Township, Newton County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 997 at the 2010 census.

History
Brook was laid out in 1866. A post office has been in operation at the town since 1859.

The George Ade House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.

Geography
Brook is located in northwestern Indiana, on State Route 16, about 6 mi west of Interstate 65.

According to the 2010 census, Brook has a total area of 0.67 sqmi, of which 0.66 sqmi (or 98.51%) is land and 0.01 sqmi (or 1.49%) is water.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 997 people, 383 households, and 274 families living in the town. The population density was 1510.6 PD/sqmi. There were 422 housing units at an average density of 639.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 92.1% White, 0.1% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 5.9% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.0% of the population.

There were 383 households, of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.5% were non-families. 25.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.05.

The median age in the town was 40.5 years. 24.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.6% were from 25 to 44; 25.9% were from 45 to 64; and 17.2% 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 2000 census, there were 1,062 people, 397 households, and 292 families living in the town. The population density was 1,607.2 PD/sqmi. There were 423 housing units at an average density of 640.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.05% White, 0.28% African American, 0.19% Native American, 2.92% from other races, and 0.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.66% of the population.

There were 397 households, out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.2% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.2% were non-families. 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.8% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $34,881, and the median income for a family was $38,958. Males had a median income of $31,339 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,826. About 4.6% of families and 7.9% of the population were living below the poverty line, including 12.1% of those under the age of 18 and 8.7% of those ages 65 and older.

Culture
The Iroquois Conservation Club hosts an annual fishing contest for children under the age of 16 and their parents.

Education
Grades kindergarten through 12 attend South Newton Schools in Kentland.

The town has a lending library, the Brook-Iroquois Township Public Library.

Notable people

 * George Ade, journalist and writer
 * Don R. Berlin, aircraft design engineer
 * Warren T. McCray, 30th Governor of Indiana
 * Lester Spangler, Indy car driver

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Goodland, Indiana

Goodland is a town in Grant Township in Newton County, Indiana. The population was 1,043 at the 2010 census.

History
Goodland was laid out in 1861. The town was named from the quality of its soil. A post office has been in operation at Goodland since 1861.

The Goodland-Grant Township Public Library and McCairn-Turner House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Goodland has a total area of 0.78 sqmi, all land.

Kentland crater, a limestone quarry, is located nearby, between Goodland and Kentland.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, of 2010, there were 1,043 people, 426 households, and 276 families living in the town. The population density was 1337.2 PD/sqmi. There were 469 housing units at an average density of 601.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.5% White, 0.7% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.5% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 426 households, of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.9% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.2% were non-families. 27.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.99.

The median age in the town was 42.3 years. 22.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.4% were from 25 to 44; 30.1% were from 45 to 64; and 16.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.2% male and 49.8% female.

Education
The town has a lending library, the Goodland-Grant Township Public Library.

Notable people

 * Eddie Condon, former jazz musician and bandleader
 * Joe McConnell, former sportscaster
 * Marty Ravellette, armless hero
 * Louis Sola, Federal Maritime Commission
 * Andy Zimmer, former collegiate basketball player, Indiana Hoosiers

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Kentland, Indiana

Kentland is a town in Jefferson Township, Newton County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 1,641 at the 2020 census.

History
The town was founded in 1860 as "Kent", though this name was soon lengthened to Kentland. The name honors Alexander J. Kent, who acquired the then marshy plat and prepared it for development. The town is the county seat of Newton County.

Kentland is the birthplace of famous turn-of-the-century humorist George Ade, author of such plays as The College Widow, Artie, and The Sultan of Sulu. Purdue University's Ross–Ade Stadium, home of the Boilermakers football team, is named for him and fellow Purdue benefactor David Ross. Disgraced Indiana governor Warren McCray, convicted of mail fraud and forced to resign in 1924, also hailed from Kentland.

The Newton County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Kentland has a total area of 1.53 sqmi, all land.

The Kentland crater, a probable meteorite impact crater, is located between Kentland and Goodland.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,748 people, 695 households, and 450 families living in the town. The population density was 1142.5 PD/sqmi. There were 782 housing units at an average density of 511.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 94.2% White, 0.8% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 2.6% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.0% of the population.

There were 695 households, of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.9% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.3% were non-families. 30.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.02.

The median age in the town was 40.9 years. 24.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.4% were from 25 to 44; 30.3% were from 45 to 64; and 15.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,822 people, 733 households, and 477 families living in the town. The population density was 1,250.5 PD/sqmi. There were 793 housing units at an average density of 544.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.30% White, 0.11% African American, 0.27% Asian, 0.82% from other races, and 0.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.96% of the population.

There were 733 households, out of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.3% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.9% were non-families. 30.4% 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 2.42 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 96.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $34,732, and the median income for a family was $45,043. Males had a median income of $32,734 versus $20,714 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,797. About 4.7% of families and 7.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.6% of those under age 18 and 13.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The town has a lending library, the Kentland-Jefferson Township Public Library.

Notable people

 * George Ade, columnist and author; Ross–Ade Stadium at Purdue University is named for him.
 * Alice Chancellor, Army engineer
 * Jethro A. Hatch, was the first physician in Kentland and a U.S. Representative from Indiana.
 * Warren T. McCray, 30th Governor of Indiana.
 * Tracy Smith, former Arizona State baseball coach.

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Lake Village, Indiana

Lake Village is a census-designated place (CDP) in Lake Township, Newton County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 765 at the 2010 census.

History
Lake Village was laid out in 1876. The town did not grow much until the railroad was built through it in 1905. A post office has been in operation at Lake Village since 1876.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.0 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 855 people, 292 households, and 221 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 215.0 PD/sqmi. There were 305 housing units at an average density of 76.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 93.22% White, 0.12% African American, 1.87% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 2.57% from other races, and 1.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.74% of the population.

There were 292 households, out of which 38.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.2% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.0% were non-families. 17.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.93 and the average family size was 3.33.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 29.9% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.4 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $39,474, and the median income for a family was $50,179. Males had a median income of $50,161 versus $21,688 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $17,280. About 2.6% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.7% of those under age 18 and 10.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Lake Village is in the North Newton School Corporation.

Lake Village has a public library, a branch of the Newton County Public Library.

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Morocco, Indiana

Morocco is a town in Beaver Township, Newton County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 1,129 at the 2010 census.

History
Morocco was laid out in 1851. The town was named either after Morocco, in North Africa or a traveler's Moroccan red boots. A post office has been in operation at the town since 1859.

The Scott-Lucas House and Seller's Standard Station and Pullman Diner are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Morocco has a total area of 1.13 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,129 people, 463 households, and 299 families living in the town. The population density was 999.1 PD/sqmi. There were 526 housing units at an average density of 465.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 99.1% White, 0.1% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.

There were 463 households, of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.7% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.4% were non-families. 29.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.5% 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 2.97.

The median age in the town was 40.5 years. 23.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.5% were from 25 to 44; 26.6% were from 45 to 64; and 18.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.5% male and 49.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,127 people, 499 households, and 296 families living in the town. The population density was 1,947.0 PD/sqmi. There were 508 housing units at an average density of 877.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.31% White, 0.09% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.98% from other races, and 0.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.86% of the populations.

There were 469 households, out of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.7% were non-families. 31.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.0% 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 3.04.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $32,176, and the median income for a family was $40,089. Males had a median income of $32,109 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,776. About 6.1% of families and 9.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.6% of those under age 18 and 12.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Morocco is in the North Newton School Corporation. Morocco Elementary School is in Morocco. North Newton Jr-Sr High School, the public high school of the district, is located north of Morocco CDP and has a Morocco postal address.

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

Notable person

 * Sam Rice, Major League Baseball Hall of Famer

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Mount Ayr, Indiana

Mount Ayr is a town in Jackson Township, Newton County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 122 at the 2010 census.

History
Mount Ayr was laid out as a town in 1882 when the railroad was extended to that point. The town was named after Mount Airy, North Carolina, the native home of its founder. A post office has been in operation at Mount Ayr since 1886.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Mount Ayr has a total area of 0.15 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 122 people, 51 households, and 31 families residing in the town. The population density was 813.3 PD/sqmi. There were 57 housing units at an average density of 380.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.5% White and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.7% of the population.

There were 51 households, of which 19.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.1% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.2% were non-families. 27.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.71.

The median age in the town was 47.5 years. 17.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.9% were from 25 to 44; 32.1% were from 45 to 64; and 20.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 53.3% male and 46.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 147 people, 52 households, and 40 families residing in the town. The population density was 983.8 PD/sqmi. There were 59 housing units at an average density of 394.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 99.32% White, and 0.68% from two or more races.

There were 52 households, out of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.4% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.2% were non-families. 17.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $52,000, and the median income for a family was $53,750. Males had a median income of $33,036 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,195. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

Education
Mount Ayr is in the North Newton School Corporation.

title: Mount Ayr, Indiana


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Albion, Indiana

Albion is a town in Albion and Jefferson townships, Noble County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 2,349 at the 2010 census. The city is the county seat of Noble County.

History
Albion was laid out in 1846. The town was named after Albion, New York. A post office has been in operation at Albion since 1847.

The Albion Courthouse Square Historic District, Noble County Courthouse, and Noble County Sheriff's House and Jail are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Albion has a total area of 1.91 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 2,349 people, 831 households, and 530 families living in the town. The population density was 1229.8 PD/sqmi. There were 951 housing units at an average density of 497.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.4% White, 0.4% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.

There were 831 households, of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.0% were married couples living together, 14.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.2% were non-families. 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age in the town was 35.3 years. 24.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.1% were from 25 to 44; 22% were from 45 to 64; and 14.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 51.1% male and 48.9% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 2,284 people, 846 households, and 555 families living in the town. The population density was 1,636.5 PD/sqmi. There were 912 housing units at an average density of 653.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.37% White, 0.92% African American, 0.35% Native American, 0.04% Asian, 0.88% from other races, and 0.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.31% of the population.

There were 846 households, out of which 37.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.8% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.3% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 29.2% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 33.2% from 25 to 44, 17.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $36,282, and the median income for a family was $43,438. Males had a median income of $31,473 versus $23,531 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,405. About 4.6% of families and 4.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.7% of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Children living in Albion go to either Central Noble High School, Central Noble Middle School, or Albion Elementary School.

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

Albion is located near Chain O'Lakes State Park.

Notable people

 * Earl Butz (1909-2008), former United States Secretary of Agriculture
 * Kyle Macy, All-American Basketball player
 * Donald H. Spangler, Naval officer, USS Spangler (DE-696) named for and after him.

title: Albion, Indiana


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Avilla, Indiana

Avilla is a town in Allen Township, Noble County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 2,401 at the 2010 census.

History
A post office has been in operation at Avilla since 1846. According to Ronald L. Baker, the town may be named after Ávila, Spain, other sources indicated the name was given to represent the French word "villa," meaning a small town.

Among the oldest buildings is the St. James Hotel, which is now the St. James Restaurant.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Avilla has a total area of 1.48 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 2,401 people, 916 households, and 593 families living in the town. The population density was 1622.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,016 housing units at an average density of 686.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.

There were 916 households, of which 37.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.3% were non-families. 30.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age in the town was 36.2 years. 27% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.4% were from 25 to 44; 20.4% were from 45 to 64; and 17.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 46.5% male and 53.5% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 2,049 people, 780 households, and 520 families living in the town. The population density was 1,499.1 PD/sqmi. There were 818 housing units at an average density of 598.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.32% White, 0.20% Black, 0.15% Native American, 0.44% Asian, 0.24% from other races, and 1.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.02% of the population.

There were 780 households, out of which 35.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.6% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.98. In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.4% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 15.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $42,014, and the median income for a family was $48,800. Males had a median income of $36,773 versus $22,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,591. About 3.0% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.6% of those under the age of 18 and 4.2% of those 65 and older.

Newspapers
Local newspapers in Avilla are Our Hometown News and the News-Sun.

Education
Avilla has a public library, a branch of the Noble County Public Library.

It also has Oak Farm Montessori School.

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Cromwell, Indiana

Cromwell is a town in Sparta Township, Noble County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 512 at the 2010 census.

History
Cromwell was platted in 1853, and so named for the fact its founder was an admirer of English politician Oliver Cromwell. A post office has been in operation at Cromwell since 1851.

The Cromwell Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2015.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Cromwell has a total area of 0.3 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 512 people, 183 households, and 126 families living in the town. The population density was 1706.7 PD/sqmi. There were 222 housing units at an average density of 740.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 92.6% White, 0.2% Native American, 6.1% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.9% of the population.

There were 183 households, of which 42.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.1% were married couples living together, 19.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.1% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% 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 3.29.

The median age in the town was 30.6 years. 30.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 12.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.2% were from 25 to 44; 24.2% were from 45 to 64; and 7.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 46.5% male and 53.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 452 people, 180 households, and 120 families living in the town. The population density was 1,523.3 PD/sqmi. There were 193 housing units at an average density of 650.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 94.25% White, 1.33% Asian, 1.11% from other races, and 3.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.87% of the population.

There were 180 households, out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.9% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.1% under the age of 18, 11.3% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $38,438, and the median income for a family was $43,750. Males had a median income of $32,422 versus $20,547 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,664. About 11.7% of families and 14.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.6% of those under age 18 and 14.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Cromwell has a public library, a branch of the Noble County Public Library.

title: Cromwell, Indiana


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Kendallville, Indiana

Kendallville is a city in Wayne Township, Noble County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 10,205 as of the 2020 census.

History
Kendallville was laid out in 1849. The city was named for Amos Kendall, 8th United States Postmaster General.

A post office has been in operation at Kendallville since 1837.

The Iddings-Gilbert-Leader-Anderson Block and Kendallville Downtown Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Kendallville has a total area of 6.264 sqmi, of which 6.04 sqmi (or 96.42%) is land and 0.224 sqmi (or 3.58%) is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 9,862 people, 3,940 households, and 2,483 families living in the city. The population density was 1630.1 PD/sqmi. There were 4,382 housing units at an average density of 724.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.1% White, 0.5% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 2.9% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.1% of the population.

There were 3,940 households, of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.2% were married couples living together, 14.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.0% were non-families. 31.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.06.

The median age in the city was 34.6 years. 27.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.3% were from 25 to 44; 23.5% were from 45 to 64; and 12.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 9,616 people, 3,873 households, and 2,459 families living in the city. The population density was 1,890.0 PD/sqmi. There were 4,172 housing units at an average density of 820.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.66% White, 0.25% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.59% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.37% from other races, and 0.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.16% of the population.

There were 3,873 households, out of which 35.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.0% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.5% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.7% 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 3.07.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.0% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 17.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,899, and the median income for a family was $42,341. Males had a median income of $33,258 versus $23,851 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,335. About 7.9% of families and 9.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.7% of those under age 18 and 8.6% of those age 65 or over.

Annual cultural events

 * Apple Festival
 * Christmas Parade
 * County Fair
 * Fireworks at Bixler Lake (4 July)
 * Kendallville Main Street Car Show
 * The Kendallville Open
 * Tri-State Bluegrass Festival

Education
Schools in the Kendallville area include:
 * East Noble High School
 * East Noble Middle School
 * South Side Elementary School
 * North Side Elementary School
 * Wayne Center Elementary School
 * St. John Lutheran School

The town has a lending library, the Kendallville Public Library.

Media
The News Sun is the city's daily newspaper; and it also covers the rest of Noble and LaGrange counties. It is the successor of the Noble County Journal, a weekly founded c. 1860, and is now owned by KPC Media Group, a chain of three dailies, three weeklies, and several monthly publications in northeastern Indiana. It has its headquarters on Main Street in Kendallville.

The Kendallville Mall newspaper and KendallvilleTV on YouTube provide local news and videos.

The Cinema Museum in London holds good home movies of Kendalville and the refrigerator factory in 1959.

Notable people

 * Arthur Mapes, poet, born and raised in Kendallville, wrote Indiana's state poem and recognized in 1977 as the Poet Laureate for Indiana.
 * David M. McIntosh, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1995 to 2001; Republican nominee for governor of Indiana in 2000
 * Brad Miller, two-time NBA All-Star, Center; 2003 - Indiana Pacers, 2004 - Sacramento Kings, retired in 2012.
 * George A. Mitchell, founder of Cadillac, Michigan
 * William Mitchell, United States Representative from Indiana
 * Alvin M. Strauss, architect, born to German immigrant parents in Kendallville, best known for Lincoln Bank Tower
 * Amy Yoder Begley, middle- and long-distance runner, competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics

title: Kendallville, Indiana


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Ligonier, Indiana

Ligonier is a city in Perry Township, Noble County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 4,568 at the 2020 census.

History
Ligonier was platted in 1835. The city was named after the Pennsylvanian borough of the same name. A post office has been in operation at Ligonier since 1848.

Ligonier was home to A. J. Inks' Crystal Theatre from 1906-1970.

In 1940, a post office mural was completed by Fay E. Davis as a work commissioned through the federal Section of Painting and Sculpture, later called the Section of Fine Arts, of the Treasury Department. The mural, Cutting Timber, depicts lumberjacks felling trees and removing them by oxcart.

The Ahavas Shalom Reform Temple, Ligonier Historic District, and Jacob Straus House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Ligonier has a total area of 2.31 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,405 people, 1,333 households, and 978 families living in the city. The population density was 1906.9 PD/sqmi. There were 1,550 housing units at an average density of 671.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 69.6% White, 0.4% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 26.6% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 51.5% of the population.

There were 1,333 households, of which 49.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples living together, 14.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.6% were non-families. 22.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.26 and the average family size was 3.83.

The median age in the city was 28.5 years. 34.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.3% were from 25 to 44; 19.5% were from 45 to 64; and 8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.8% male and 50.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,357 people, 1,390 households, and 1,021 families living in the city. The population density was 1,936.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,483 housing units at an average density of 659.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 73.24% White, 0.53% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 24.70% from other races, and 0.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 33.30% of the population.

There were 1,390 households, out of which 39.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.7% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.5% were non-families. 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.08 and the average family size was 3.52.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.4% under the age of 18, 13.0% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 17.2% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,546, and the median income for a family was $42,757. Males had a median income of $31,596 versus $23,938 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,448. About 7.5% of families and 14.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.7% of those under age 18 and 6.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Ligonier is serviced by the West Noble School Corporation which maintains four schools at two locations in and around Ligonier. The West Noble Primary School serves students in kindergarten and first grade. It is located at 500 West Union Street. The West Noble Elementary School (WNES) is located on the WNSC campus south of Ligonier on US-33. Grades 2-4 students who live outside Ligonier city limits attend WNES. The West Noble Middle School is located on the WNSC campus south of Ligonier on US-33. This building has grades 5–8. The West Noble High School is located on the WNSC campus south of Ligonier on US-33. All students grades 9-12 from Ligonier and the surrounding area attend this facility.

The town has a lending library, the Ligonier Public Library.

Newspaper
The Advance Leader, serving western Noble County, Ind., became part of KPC Media Group Inc. in May 1975. The weekly Cromwell Advance, founded in 1912 by Forrest Robbins, was purchased from Jim and Greta Wallace. The weekly Ligonier Leader, founded in 1880 by E.G. Thompson, was purchased from Norm Davis. The two mastheads were merged to form The Advance Leader, with the first issue published on May 14, 1975. The first co-editors were David Kurtz and Grace Witwer Housholder. The weekly paper was published until 2020, when it was shuttered during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ligonier is still covered by the county's daily newspaper, The News Sun, published by KPC Media.

Marshmallow Capital
According to the National Confectioners Association, Ligonier is the marshmallow capital of the world.

Notable people

 * Bert Inks (A. J. Inks), baseball pitcher and Crystal Theatre proprietor
 * Dwight H. Green, former Governor of Illinois
 * Uriel Macias, retired professional soccer player
 * Douglas Rex, past president of American College of Gastroenterology
 * Glen Steele, retired professional football player, attended West Noble High School

title: Ligonier, Indiana


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Rome City, Indiana

Rome City is a town in Orange Township, Noble County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 1,361 at the 2010 census.

History
Rome City was laid out in 1839. A post office has been in operation at the town since 1868.

Geography
Rome City is located along Indiana State Road 9 adjacent to Sylvan Lake.

According to the 2010 census, Rome City has a total area of 2.151 sqmi, of which 1.16 sqmi (or 53.93%) is land and 0.991 sqmi (or 46.07%) is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,361 people, 563 households, and 393 families living in the town. The population density was 1173.3 PD/sqmi. There were 842 housing units at an average density of 725.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.8% White, 0.4% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 0.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 563 households, of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.2% were non-families. 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.87.

The median age in the town was 44.4 years. 22.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.4% were from 25 to 44; 32.1% were from 45 to 64; and 16.8% 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 1,615 people, 629 households, and 489 families living in the town. The population density was 1,354.0 PD/sqmi. There were 825 housing units at an average density of 691.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.33% White, 0.19% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.31% Pacific Islander, 0.06% from other races, and 0.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.56% of the population.

There were 629 households, out of which 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.6% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.1% were non-families. 19.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.1% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 26.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $41,118, and the median income for a family was $46,591. Males had a median income of $33,239 versus $21,630 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,612. About 7.7% of families and 9.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.8% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Rome City residents may obtain a free library card from the Kendallville Public Library in Kendallville.

Notable people

 * Ford Frick, commissioner of Major League Baseball from 1951 to 1965, went to high school in Rome City.
 * Gene Stratton Porter (August 17, 1863 – December 6, 1924), author, nature photographer, naturalist, and silent movie-era producer, lived at her lakeside estate, the Cabin at Wildflower Woods, near Rome City from 1913 until 1919. Scenes from the 1927 movie based on her novel, The Harvester, were filmed at Wildflower Woods. The property has been designated as the Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site, operated by the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, and open to the public.

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Rising Sun, Indiana

Rising Sun is a city in Randolph Township and the county seat of Ohio County, Indiana, United States, along the Ohio River. It is also the only incorporated community in the county. The population of Rising Sun was 2,304 at the 2010 census.

History
The town was registered in 1816 by John James, originally of Frederick County, Maryland. At the time, it had a population of about 700. Many German immigrants settled in Rising Sun. The Rising Sun post office has been in operation since 1844.

In the 1830s, Rising Sun was a seasonal stop for hundreds of flatboats daily heading down the Ohio River.

The Clore Plow Works-J.W. Whitlock and Company and Rising Sun Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Joseph Barricklow (1867–1924), Illinois lawyer and state legislator, was born in Rising Sun.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Rising Sun has a total area of 1.569 sqmi, of which 1.45 sqmi (or 92.42%) is land and 0.119 sqmi (or 7.58%) is water.

Casino
The Rising Star Casino Resort (formerly known as Grand Victoria Casino & Resort) was opened in October 1996 by an affiliate of Hyatt Corporation with a 2,700-passenger riverboat and 40,000 square feet of gaming space.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,304 people, 1,004 households, and 591 families living in the city. The population density was 1589.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,124 housing units at an average density of 775.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.8% White, 0.7% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 1,004 households, of which 26.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.2% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.1% were non-families. 36.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.90.

The median age in the city was 43.9 years. 19.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.1% were from 25 to 44; 29.1% were from 45 to 64; and 19.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,470 people, 1,034 households, and 645 families living in the city. The population density was 1,664.4 PD/sqmi. There were 1,119 housing units at an average density of 754.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.02% White, 0.97% African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.04% from other races, and 0.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.73% of the population.

There were 1,034 households, out of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.6% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.0% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,750, and the median income for a family was $46,731. Males had a median income of $35,213 versus $23,438 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,221. 10.3% of the population and 7.0% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 12.1% are under the age of 18 and 15.1% are 65 or older.

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

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French Lick, Indiana

French Lick is a town in French Lick Township, Orange County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,722 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
French Lick was originally a French trading post built near a spring and salt lick. A fortified ranger post was established near the springs in 1811. On Johnson's 1837 map of Indiana, the community was known as Salt Spring. The town was founded in 1857. French Lick's post office has been in operation since 1847.

The sulfur springs were commercially exploited for medical benefits starting in 1840. By the later half of the 19th century, French Lick was famous in the United States as a spa town. In the early 20th century it also featured casinos attracting celebrities such as boxer Joe Louis, composer Irving Berlin and gangster Al Capone.

Because of wartime travel restrictions, the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox held spring training in French Lick from 1943 to 1944; in 1945 the Cubs stayed in town while the White Sox moved to Terre Haute, utilizing Memorial Stadium. In order to conserve rail transport during World War II, 1943 spring training was limited to an area east of the Mississippi River and north of the Ohio River.

The French Lick Resort Casino was the focal point of most of the entertainment; the hotel remained open well after the casinos were closed down and the heyday of the town was well past. The resort closed for renovation in 2005 and re-opened in 2006.

Pluto Water, a best-selling laxative of the first half of the 20th century, was bottled here. It was also home to a large 7 Up bottling facility, which ceased operations in the mid-20th century.

Franklin D. Roosevelt announced his intention to run for president in June 1931 at a National Governors' Convention held at the French Lick Springs Hotel.

In 2015, the Pete Dye Course at French Lick Resort played host to the KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, French Lick has a total area of 1.77 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,807 people, 764 households, and 439 families living in the town. The population density was 1020.9 PD/sqmi. There were 924 housing units at an average density of 522.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 88.8% White, 5.8% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.9% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 764 households, of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.6% were married couples living together, 15.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.5% were non-families. 36.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.2% 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 2.93.

The median age in the town was 39.2 years. 24% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.6% were from 25 to 44; 25.4% were from 45 to 64; and 18.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 46.9% male and 53.1% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 1,941 people, 849 households, and 513 families living in the town. The population density was 1,196.3 PD/sqmi. There were 948 housing units at an average density of 584.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 94.18% White, 3.66% African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.26% from other races, and 1.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.46% of the population.

There were 849 households, out of which 25.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.6% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.5% were non-families. 35.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.81.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 22.0% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 20.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $27,197, and the median income for a family was $36,583. Males had a median income of $26,046 versus $17,346 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,113. About 11.8% of families and 18.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.7% of those under age 18 and 17.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
It is in the Springs Valley Community School Corporation. The zoned secondary school is Springs Valley High School (junior and senior high school).

The Springs Valley district was formed in 1957, when the schools of French Lick and West Baden consolidated. French Lick High School was established in 1909, and it consolidated in 1957. French Lick had the "Red Devils" as a mascot, based on Pluto, the ruler of the underworld in Greek mythology. The school colors were red and white. Prior to the consolidation, French Lick and West Baden Springs high schools were athletic rivals.

The town has a lending library, the Melton Public Library.

Notable people

 * Larry Bird, professional basketball player. Bird started at the high school team of Springs Valley High School, where he left as the school's all-time scoring leader; he became nicknamed "the Hick from French Lick"
 * Jerry Reynolds, former Sacramento Kings head coach

title: French Lick, Indiana