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Brooksburg, Indiana

Brooksburg is a town in Milton Township, Jefferson County, Indiana, United States. The population was 81 at the 2010 census.

History
Brooksburg was platted in 1843. It was named for Noah Brooks, one of its founders. Brooksburg was incorporated as a town on August 24, 1878.

Geography
Brooksburg is located on the south side of the Indian-Kentuck Creek just north of State Road 56 and just before the creek enters the Ohio River.

Brooksburg is home to some classic tobacco barns. Brooksburg also has some buildings dating back to the mid-to-late 19th century. One example is the "Webster" house (named after its original occupants) that was built in the 1870s. This house is now owned by the Fisher family who have resided there for many years and own land in the surrounding area, including four houses in the town itself.

According to the 2010 census, Brooksburg has a total area of 0.11 sqmi, of which 0.1 sqmi (or 90.91%) is land and 0.01 sqmi (or 9.09%) is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 81 people, 32 households, and 19 families residing in the town. The population density was 810.0 PD/sqmi. There were 39 housing units at an average density of 390.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.8% White and 1.2% African American.

There were 32 households, of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 31.3% were married couples living together, 15.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 12.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.6% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the town was 38.5 years. 27.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.1% were from 25 to 44; 28.4% were from 45 to 64; and 12.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.6% male and 49.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 74 people, 31 households, and 23 families residing in the town. The population density was 673.5 PD/sqmi. There were 37 housing units at an average density of 336.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.65% White, and 1.35% from two or more races.

There were 31 households, out of which 41.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.8% were non-families. 25.8% 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 2.39 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.0% under the age of 18, 4.1% from 18 to 24, 32.4% from 25 to 44, 29.7% from 45 to 64, and 6.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $37,500, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $37,917 versus $17,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,016. There were no families and 2.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 28.6% of those over 64.

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Dupont, Indiana

Dupont is a town in Lancaster Township, Jefferson County, Indiana, United States. The population was 339 at the 2010 census.

History
Dupont was founded in 1849. It was named after the Du Pont family.

Dupont was one of the towns visited by John Hunt Morgan on his raid.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Dupont has a total area of 1.02 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 339 people, 117 households, and 87 families living in the town. The population density was 332.4 PD/sqmi. There were 148 housing units at an average density of 145.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 95.9% White, 2.1% African American, and 2.1% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.

There were 117 households, of which 45.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.4% were married couples living together, 14.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.6% were non-families. 23.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.90 and the average family size was 3.26.

The median age in the town was 33.9 years. 31.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.6% were from 25 to 44; 25.6% were from 45 to 64; and 10% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 51.9% male and 48.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 392 people, 139 households, and 97 families living in the town. The population density was 382.1 PD/sqmi. There were 146 housing units at an average density of 142.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 95.92% White, 1.53% African American, 0.26% Native American, 1.02% Asian, 0.51% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.30% of the population.

There were 139 households, out of which 44.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were married couples living together, 14.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.5% were non-families. 22.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% 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 3.23.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 33.9% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 31.4% from 25 to 44, 16.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $37,188, and the median income for a family was $32,083. Males had a median income of $32,188 versus $23,333 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,966. About 16.8% of families and 19.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.7% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

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Hanover, Indiana

Hanover is a town in Hanover Township, Jefferson County, southeast Indiana, along the Ohio River. The population was 3,546 at the 2010 census. Hanover is the home of Hanover College, a small Presbyterian liberal arts college. The tallest waterfall in Indiana, Fremont Falls, is located in Hanover.

Logan's Point

During the late eighteenth century, the area today known as the state of Indiana was a part of the Northwest Territory in the new United States. This large area west of the Appalachians and north of the Ohio River had been ceded by Great Britain after the Revolutionary War. It consisted of the area later organized as the states of Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, and parts of Minnesota. At that time, there were few European settlements on the northern bank of the Ohio River, although French colonists had settled in the west Illinois Country along the Mississippi River. Kentucky, which developed on the southern banks of the Ohio, was originally considered part of Virginia. In 1792 it was granted statehood after becoming more densely settled by European Americans. Prior to the early nineteenth-century European-American settlement of the Hanover area, its predominant inhabitants were the Shawnee people.

George Logan (1780–May 12, 1875) grew up in a farming household in the area of Lexington, Kentucky. Soon after the turn of the year in 1801, young Logan loaded a barge with produce and embarked on a trading journey westward on the Ohio River, ultimately to sell the produce in New Orleans. He later noted that there were no European-American settlements in the area between present-day Carrollton, Kentucky and Louisville. He said both banks of the river were covered in thick forest, and reported seeing Native American hunters and fishermen, numerous buffalo and deer, and heard the cries of coyotes.

Faced with severe weather toward the end of February, Logan stopped his river journey, pulling in roughly half a mile west of the present-day area of Hanover Beach. After a few days, he went ashore. Armed with a rifle, he climbed a nearby hill to the spot today known as Logan's Point, after him. This was the first recorded instance of a European exploring the area of Hanover. Logan was so enamored with the view from this point that he decided to move there some day. He carved his initials and the date, March 1, 1801, on a beech tree. He did not return to settle for fourteen years.

Dunn's Settlement
Judge Williamson Dunn, from Mercer County, Kentucky, purchased the land area of modern Hanover from the federal government on November 28, 1808. The following year, Dunn resettled his family to the area, which became known as a town as "Dunn's Settlement." This was later renamed as Hanover. A steady flow of settlers then followed, most of them Scots-Irish Presbyterians. They were immigrants and their children, mostly from northern Ireland, who had come to Virginia, then to Kentucky, and finally to the area of Hanover.

Among them was Christopher Harrison. He later was elected as Indiana's first lieutenant governor and played a key role in planning the state capital of Indianapolis. Harrison built a homestead at Logan's Point. When in 1815 Logan returned to the site, the two men met. Logan bought the land and settled permanently in Hanover, while Harrison moved to Salem, Indiana. The next year he was elected lieutenant governor.

Although many of the first residents were Presbyterian, for a time the only church in their area was in Charlestown, 25 miles to the west. In 1819, Presbyterian minister Thomas C. Searle (January 15, 1787 – October 15, 1821) moved to nearby Madison. He was a circuit preacher, serving the needs of the minority of Presbyterians in a wide area in southern Indiana, but he quickly realized that a community of Scotch-Irish Presbyterians was concentrated in Dunn's Settlement. On March 4, 1820, Searle founded the Hanover Presbyterian Church. His wife, a native of Hanover, New Hampshire, was greatly admired by the church's congregants; therefore, the church adopted the name in her honor. Before long, the town also adopted the name "Hanover." Officially it was named "South Hanover" as there was already a post office of Hanover in Shelby County. When the other town of Hanover no longer had a post office, South Hanover's name was shortened to Hanover.

Following the founding of the congregation, they organized to construct a church. Williamson Dunn donated land and funding for the cause. In October 1821, Searle died, and the minister's post at the church was not filled until 1823.

Founding of Hanover College

John Finley Crowe was born in Greene County, Tennessee, growing up there and in Missouri, where his family migrated. He grew up in a Presbyterian household. After meeting some Presbyterian elders who had moved from North Carolina to his area in Missouri, Crowe became interested in pursuing a religious education. He attended Transylvania College in Lexington, Kentucky, and continued his education at Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, New Jersey. After completing his Masters of Divinity in 1815, Crowe accepted his first ministerial calling in Shelbyville, Kentucky. It was a slave state, but Crowe became actively involved in the abolitionist movement. He established a Sunday school for African-American children, but could not find a place where they were allowed to meet. On May 7, 1822, he began publication of the Abolition Intelligence and Missionary Magazine. Crowe's abolitionist sympathies alienated him from his slave-holding neighbors, and he soon lost access to the printing press.

On April 2, 1823, John M. Dickey, moderator of a church session attended by Williamson Dunn and George Logan as elders, sent a letter to Crowe inviting him to serve at the Hanover Presbyterian Church. Disheartened by the hostility of neighbors in Kentucky, Crowe accepted the position, relieved to move to a free state. Soon after arriving in Hanover, Crowe began construction of his house. It still exists and is known today as the Crowe-Garritt House. Located just north of the present-day Hanover Presbyterian Church, the Crowe-Garritt House was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.

Soon after joining the Hanover Presbyterian Church, Crowe began encouraging members to sponsor the founding of a seminary. The religious academy opened in Hanover on January 1, 1827. Initially, classes met in the Presbyterian Church's stone church building, which was located in the present-day area of the Hanover Firehouse. Within a year, however, the school had outgrown this location. Williamson Dunn donated land for the site of a new college building. In 1829, the state of Indiana granted a charter for Hanover Academy, essentially with a classical high school curriculum.

The Presbyterian Synod of Indiana recognized the theological segment of the school as the Indiana Seminary. Hanover Academy grew quickly over the ensuing years, adding to its programs. In 1833 it received a charter from the state of Indiana to form a four-year college under the name of Hanover College. But the seminary stagnated, and the two entities split in 1836. In 1841 the religious seminary moved to New Albany, Indiana. Faced with money problems and with students divided on the issue of slavery, in 1859 the seminary moved and reopened in Chicago, Illinois, as McCormick Theological Seminary. It was sponsored by a major business donor.

Religion

Although Hanover was largely founded by Presbyterians, people of other denominations soon also moved into the area. In the United States west of the Appalachian Mountains as a whole, Baptists and Methodists largely outnumbered Presbyterians during the early nineteenth century. Hanover Methodist Church was founded in 1846; the Hanover Baptist Church soon followed. The First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) was founded in 1974.

St. Stephen's African Methodist Episcopal Church, which belonged to the first independent Black denomination founded in the United States, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.

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

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,546 people, 1,075 households, and 686 families residing in the town. The population density was 1535.1 PD/sqmi. There were 1,216 housing units at an average density of 526.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 94.9% White, 2.3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% of the population.

There were 1,075 households, of which 33.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.0% were married couples living together, 14.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.2% were non-families. 29.4% 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 2.43 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the town was 26.2 years. 18.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 30% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.1% were from 25 to 44; 18.3% were from 45 to 64; and 12% 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 2,834 people, 1,068 households, and 760 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,349.2 PD/sqmi. There were 1,144 housing units at an average density of 544.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.58% White, 2.05% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.35% from other races, and 0.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.24% of the population.

There were 1,068 households, out of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% were married couples living together, 16.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.8% were non-families. 24.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.8% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $37,944, and the median income for a family was $42,574. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $23,384 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,520. About 5.7% of families and 8.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.8% of those under age 18 and 2.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Southwestern High School is the public school.

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

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Madison, Indiana

Madison is a city in and the county seat of Jefferson County, Indiana, United States, along the Ohio River. As of the 2010 United States Census its population was 11,967. Over 55,000 people live within 15 mi of downtown Madison. Madison is the largest city along the Ohio River between Louisville and Cincinnati. Madison is one of the core cities of the Louisville-Elizabethtown-Madison metroplex, an area with a population of approximately 1.5 million. In 2006, the majority of Madison's downtown area was designated a National Historic Landmark—133 blocks of the downtown area is known as the Madison Historic Landmark District.

History
Madison was laid out and platted in 1810, and the first lots were sold in 1811 by John Paul. It had busy early years due to heavy river traffic and its position as an entry point into the Indiana Territory along the historic Old Michigan Road. Madison's location across the Ohio River from Kentucky, a slave state, made it an important location on the Underground Railroad, which worked to free fugitive slaves. George DeBaptiste's barbershop in town became a nerve center of the local group. By 1850, Madison was the third-largest city in Indiana (after New Albany and Indianapolis), and among the 100 largest cities in the U.S.

Indiana's first railroad, the Madison & Indianapolis Railroad, was built there from 1836 to 1847. Chartered in 1832 by the Indiana State Legislature as the Madison Indianapolis & Lafayette Railroad, and construction begun September 16, 1836, the railroad was transferred to private ownership on January 31, 1843, as the Madison & Indianapolis Railroad. Successful for more than a decade, the railroad went into decline and was sold at foreclosure in 1862, renamed the Indianapolis & Madison Railroad, and after a series of corporate transfers, became part of the massive Pennsylvania Railroad system in 1921. In March 1924, the Madison Area Chamber of Commerce was founded to aid area business growth and development. Conrail much later bought Pennsylvania Railroad, but the deal left out a 26 mi stretch of track from North Vernon to Madison. Madison Port Authority purchased this, forming Madison Railroad in 1975.

Madison's days as a leading Indiana city were numbered, however, when river traffic declined and new railroads built between Louisville, Indianapolis, and Cincinnati tapped into Madison's trade network. As a result, Madison's growth did not continue at the same pace it had experienced before the Civil War. During the late nineteenth century, many new buildings were still being built, but in many cases older structures were modernized by adding cast-iron storefronts and ornamental sheet metal cornices. Some earlier buildings survived without major alterations, and the Madison National Landmark Historic District today contains examples of all the major architectural styles of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, from Federal to Art Moderne.

In 1952 the town of North Madison was annexed, becoming a neighborhood of the city, which aided in providing city services to new businesses started in the area. A tornado in 1974 destroyed a number of buildings in the neighborhood.

On January 11, 1992, Shanda Sharer was murdered in the city by four teenage girls.

National Register of Historic Places
Downtown Madison was granted National Historic Landmark District status in early 2006. On August 25, 2006, just months after the designation, a blaze severely damaged two historic downtown buildings, the Madison Elks Lodge and a former city hall building that was occupied by an insurance company.

The Crawford-Whitehead-Ross House, Jefferson County Jail, Lanier Mansion, Madison Historic District, and Charles L. Shrewsbury House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Jefferson County Courthouse fire
On May 20, 2009, the newly painted dome of the Jefferson County Courthouse caught fire. The blaze started around 6:15 pm. Smoke billowed hundreds of feet into the air and flames rose out of the clock tower. The fire continued to burn for hours. Fire officials reported that the fire was tentatively under control just before 9:45 pm. No major injuries were reported. The dome of the courthouse was being painted in celebration of Madison's bicentennial. On May 28, 2009, the ruined dome was removed from the top of the courthouse in two pieces. Authorities stated that the cause of the fire was a contractor using an open-flame propane torch to solder two pieces of copper together in one of the built-in gutters on the north side of the roof.

Super Outbreak of tornadoes
The 1974 Super Outbreak is the second-largest tornado outbreak on record for a single 24-hour period. From April 3 to April 4, 1974, there were 148 tornadoes confirmed in 13 states, including Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, and New York; and the Canadian province of Ontario. It extensively damaged approximately 900 sqmi along a total combined path length of 2600 mi. The 1974 Super Outbreak remains the most outstanding severe convective weather episode of record in the continental United States. The outbreak far surpassed previous and succeeding events in severity, longevity and extent.

Shortly after an F-5 tornado struck Depauw, northwest of Louisville, the Hanover/Madison F4 twister formed near Henryville and traveled through Jefferson County, leveling many structures in the town of Hanover and in Madison. Eleven were killed in this storm, while an additional 300 were injured. According to WHAS-TV in Louisville, 90% of Hanover was destroyed or severely damaged, including the Hanover College campus. Despite the fact that no one was killed or seriously injured at the college, all but one of the college's 33 buildings were damaged, including two that were completely destroyed and six that sustained major structural damage. Hundreds of trees were downed, completely blocking every campus road. All utilities were knocked out and communication with those off campus was nearly impossible. Damage to the campus alone was estimated at $10 million. In Madison, seven fatalities took place, and about 300 homes were destroyed; the tornado also brushed the community of China, causing additional fatalities.

The same storm would later strike the Cincinnati area, producing multiple tornadoes including another F5.

Geography
Madison is located at 38.75°N, -85.4°W (38.750, −85.395), on the north side of the Ohio River. It is bordered to the south, across the river, by the city of Milton, Kentucky. U.S. Route 421 passes through the center of town, crossing the Ohio into Kentucky on the Milton–Madison Bridge. US-421 leads north 26 mi to Versailles, Indiana, and south 23 mi to Campbellsburg, Kentucky. Indiana State Road 7 has its southern terminus in Madison and leads northwest 23 mi to Vernon. Indiana State Road 56, the Ohio River Scenic Byway, is Madison's Main Street, leading east (upriver) 20 mi to Vevay and west 23 mi to Scottsburg. Louisville is 48 mi southwest of Madison by highway, and Cincinnati is 68 mi to the northeast.

Madison is bordered to the west by Clifty Falls State Park, encompassing the canyon of Big Clifty Creek and its tributaries, with several waterfalls, as well as high ground rising 400 ft above the Ohio River valley.

According to the 2010 census, Madison has a total area of 8.842 sqmi, of which 8.57 sqmi (or 96.92%) is land and 0.272 sqmi (or 3.08%) is water.

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

Demographics
As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $35,092, and the median income for a family was $46,241. Males had a median income of $32,800 versus $22,039 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,923. About 10.2% of families and 12.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.3% of those under age 18 and 8.6% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 11,967 people, 5,048 households, and 2,951 families residing in the city. The population density was 1396.4 PD/sqmi. There were 5,787 housing units at an average density of 675.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.5% White, 2.8% African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.

There were 5,048 households, of which 27.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.4% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.5% were non-families. 35.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.79.

The median age in the city was 42.2 years. 21% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25% were from 25 to 44; 28.9% were from 45 to 64; and 17.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 44.8% male and 55.2% female.

Powerboat racing
Madison has a powerboat racing tradition dating back to at least 1911. In 1929, the city began holding an annual race, later called the Madison Regatta beginning in 1948. Since 1954, the Madison Regatta has held a high points Unlimited hydroplane race annually in early July. Although Madison has a population of only 12,000, the regatta maintains its place in Unlimited Hydroplane racing, hosting an H1 Unlimited race, whose other events are in Seattle, San Diego, Guntersville, Alabama, and Tri-Cities, Washington. The Madison Regatta draws about 70,000–100,000 people annually on the July 4 weekend. A week-long riverfront festival also surrounds this racing event.

A source of community pride is that Madison has the world's only community-owned unlimited hydroplane racer, Miss Madison, which began Unlimited-class racing in 1961. The boat, which has been known by various corporate sponsor names but was officially called U-6, traditionally finished near the bottom of the circuit. Before Anheuser-Busch dropped its sponsorship of hydroplane racing after the 2004 season, U-6 had won just six races using a variety of hulls. One of those wins was an upset in the 1971 Regatta, when by a mistake in the bidding process, the APBA Gold Cup was held in Madison for the first time, in which the low-budget team and its 1960-vintage hull defeated the well-funded corporate teams and their newer generation of "Thunderboats". The Gold Cup winner retired at the end of the year, taking second place in the overall national standings, and was replaced with a new Miss Madison in 1972. Newer hulls followed in 1978 and 1988. Madison hosted the APBA Gold Cup Race again in 1979 and 1980.

As a participant in the new H1 Unlimited series, the City of Madison team driver, Steve David, finished first in the H1 Unlimited national point drivers standings in both 2005 and 2006 driving U-6, now in the colors of sponsor Oh Boy! Oberto. In 2008, under the aegis of Miss Madison Incorporated and with a new hull built in 2007, the U-1 Miss Madison won its first H1 Unlimited National High Points Championship for Oh Boy! Oberto. On July 3, 2011, at Madison, David escaped serious injury but the hull was seriously damaged when the three-time defending national champion crashed into the U-96 Spirit of Qatar on the third lap of the championship heat after Qatar spun in a turn into the path of the Oh Boy! Oberto/Miss Madison. David and the repaired boat returned in time for the 2011 Columbia Cup, where it finished second (to U-96), then won the August 7 Albert Lee Appliance Cup in Seattle. In true Miss Madison tradition, the repairs to the hull are being defrayed by local fundraisers.

The Miss Madison's greatest accomplishment, when it seemingly came from out of nowhere to win the 1971 Gold Cup with an aged boat against powerful competitors such as Atlas Van Lines II and Miss Budweiser, was recreated in the semi-fictional film Madison.

In 2013, Miss Madison/ Oh Boy! Oberto driver Steve David announced his retirement after his final run at the San Diego Sea Fair. On Friday, November 8, 2013, a retirement celebration was held at the Boneyard Grill on Madison's hilltop to celebrate David's 12-year tenure as the driver of Miss Madison's Oh Boy! Oberto.

The Madison-based team continues to compete in the H1 Unlimited championship, with driver Jimmy Shane and sponsor HomeStreet Bank, who have been with the squad since 2016.

Government
Mayor : Bob Courtney Clerk-Treasurer : Katie Rampy Council President Pro-Tem : Curtis Chatham

City Council
Damon Welch died in September 2019 and Bob Courtney was voted by the Republican Party to finish his term. Courtney was elected to a full term as mayor on November 5, 2019, winning with 62% of the vote.
 * Elected to fill vacated seat.

Education

 * Madison Consolidated Schools
 * Madison Consolidated High School
 * Madison Consolidated Junior High School
 * Ryker's Ridge Elementary School
 * Anderson Elementary School. (closed in 2012, reopened in 2019 following expansion)
 * Eggleston Elementary School (now closed, sold 2011)
 * Lydia-Middleton Elementary School
 * Canaan Elementary School, closed in 2010, reopened 2012 as Canaan Community Academy (a Charter School)
 * Deputy Elementary School
 * Dupont Elementary School (now closed, 2012)
 * E.O. Muncie Elementary School (now closed, 2019)

 * Southwestern Schools
 * Southwestern Junior and Senior High School
 * Southwestern Elementary School

 * Prince of Peace Catholic Schools
 * Shawe Memorial High School
 * Pope John XXIII Elementary School

 * Other private schools
 * Christian Academy of Madison

Madison has a branch of the Jefferson County Public Library.

In popular culture
Two Hollywood films have been shot in Madison. In the summer of 1957 Madison was selected as the location for Some Came Running, which brought actors Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Shirley MacLaine to town. The film was nominated for five Academy Awards. For Some Came Running, released in 1958, director Vincente Minnelli selected Madison to represent the fictional town of Parkman in filming the James Jones novel. On September 3, 1999, the community held an organized celebration to mark the 40th anniversary of the making of the film, which itself became the subject of a film documentary by Turner Classic Movies.

The city of Madison was both the subject and location for the film Madison, released in 2001. The filming brought notable stars such as Jim Caviezel, Bruce Dern, Paul Dooley, and Mary McCormack to town. Madison was released in 2001 and recounts the story of the city's hosting and winning the penultimate hydroplane racing event of 1971, echoing the movie Hoosiers.

A Netflix Docuseries titled Girls Incarcerated was filmed there about the former Madison Juvenile Correction Facility.

Notable people

 * David L. Armstrong, former mayor of Louisville, Kentucky
 * George Benson, professional football player
 * Jesse D. Bright, Lieutenant Governor of Indiana, president pro tempore of the United States Senate, and Confederate sympathizer
 * James Graham Brown, entrepreneur, philanthropist
 * Bryan Bullington, professional baseball player, pitcher
 * Francis Costigan, architect
 * Donald W. Duncan, soldier and anti-war activist
 * Irene Dunne, five-time Academy Award nominee for Best Actress, raised in Madison
 * William Eckert, former Major League Baseball commissioner, raised in Madison
 * Bernhard Felsenthal, rabbi
 * Gerard Fowke, archaeologist and geologist
 * Agnes Moore Fryberger, music educator
 * Steve Green, basketball player, Indiana University and NBA
 * Joe L. Hensley, lawyer, science-fiction writer
 * James F.D. Lanier, chartered State Bank of Indiana in 1833
 * Martin A. Marks, businessman
 * Samuel Austin Moffett (1864–1939), early Presbyterian missionary to Korea
 * David Graham Phillips, novelist and journalist
 * Emily Lee Sherwood Ragan (1839–1916), author, journalist
 * Olive Sanxay (1873–1965), poet
 * Shanda Sharer, murder victim
 * William McKendree Snyder, artist
 * Paul Sorvino, actor
 * Milton Stapp, Lieutenant Governor of Indiana, second mayor of Madison
 * Jeremiah C. Sullivan, attorney, Civil War general in the Union Army
 * Tommy Thevenow, professional baseball player for 1926 World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals
 * John L. Tiernon, U.S. Army brigadier general
 * George David Yater, watercolor artist associated with the Cape Cod School of Art

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Vernon, Indiana

Vernon is a town within Vernon Township and the county seat of Jennings County, Indiana, United States. With a population of 318 in the 2010 census, it is the smallest town with that designation in the state of Indiana, lying just south of the much larger North Vernon. It is nearly surrounded by the Muscatatuck River. Vernon is the only Indiana town with an elected mayor and an elected town marshal. , Marshall Zamora is the mayor and Britt Burgmeier is the marshal.

The Vernon Historic District is on the National Register of Historic Places and is the site of many firsts in the state. It was also the home of Indiana's fourth state park, now called Muscatatuck County Park.
 * The first area set aside for use as a public playground in Indiana, The Commons
 * The first elevated railroad overpass west of the Alleghenies
 * The first all women's jury in Indiana
 * The first Disciples of Christ church in Indiana

History
Vernon was named after Mount Vernon. The Vernon post office was established in 1817.

Vernon was the site of a near-battle on July 11, 1863, during Morgan's Raid. John Hunt Morgan demanded the surrender of the town, which was defended by 100 local militia in strong positions on hills and bluffs overlooking the Muscatatuck River and 178 Union troops under the command of Colonel Hugh Williams. The defenders successfully stalled Morgan until 1,000 Union troops under the command of Brigadier General John Love arrived. Morgan ultimately retreated south toward Dupont, Indiana.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Vernon has a total area of 0.24 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 318 people, 134 households, and 84 families living in the town. The population density was 1325.0 PD/sqmi. There were 167 housing units at an average density of 695.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.5% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.

There were 134 households, of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.3% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.3% were non-families. 32.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.92.

The median age in the town was 39.3 years. 26.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.5% were from 25 to 44; 27% were from 45 to 64; and 13.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.1% male and 51.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 330 people, 117 households, and 80 families living in the town. The population density was 1,383.2 PD/sqmi. There were 139 housing units at an average density of 582.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.48% White, 0.91% African American, 0.30% Native American and 0.30% Asian.

There were 117 households, out of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were married couples living together, 15.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.6% were non-families. 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 20.9% under the age of 18, 11.5% from 18 to 24, 33.6% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 124.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 123.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $29,750, and the median income for a family was $36,875. Males had a median income of $28,333 versus $22,143 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,367. About 5.2% of families and 9.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.1% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Sarah T. Bolton, pioneer poet
 * Ovid Butler, founder of Butler University
 * Lincoln Dixon, a member of the U.S. Congress
 * William Forsyth, artist
 * General Robert Sanford Foster, officer in the Civil War
 * John C. New, Treasurer of the United States, U.S. Consul General to Great Britain and publisher of the Indianapolis Journal
 * Horatio C. Newcomb, mayor of Indianapolis
 * Theodore Steele, artist
 * Jessamyn West, writer

Famous people who visited and lived in Vernon include: Alexander Campbell, founder of the Christian Church and Bethany College; Henry Ward Beecher came to Vernon early in the Civil War and made a plea for Lincoln and the Union at the Courthouse; and Lord Flanigan, English nobleman, was at one time a citizen of Vernon. Richard Nixon spoke in front of the courthouse in Vernon on June 24, 1971, for the dedication of a plaque commemorating the birthplace of his mother, Hannah Milhous Nixon.

Literature
In Jessamyn West's book, "The Friendly Persuasion", the Birdwell family lives near Vernon.

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Bargersville, Indiana

Bargersville is a town in White River and Union townships, Johnson County, Indiana, United States. The population was 9,560 at the 2020 census.

History
Bargersville was established in 1906 when the railroad was extended to that point. It took its name from Old Bargersville, Indiana.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Bargersville has a total area of 4.93 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 4,013 people, 1,492 households, and 1,055 families living in the town. The population density was 814.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,692 housing units at an average density of 343.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 95.6% White, 1.1% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.0% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 1,492 households, of which 41.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.0% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.3% were non-families. 21.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.18.

The median age in the town was 33.2 years. 29.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 32.6% were from 25 to 44; 23.2% were from 45 to 64; and 7.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 51.2% male and 48.8% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 2,120 people, 770 households, and 588 families living in the town. The population density was 1,941.4 PD/sqmi. There were 787 housing units at an average density of 720.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 99.10% White, 0.05% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.05% from other races, and 0.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.47% of the population.

There were 770 households, out of which 43.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.3% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.6% were non-families. 18.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 30.4% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 35.0% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 6.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $48,264, and the median income for a family was $50,417. Males had a median income of $37,139 versus $24,205 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,499. About 3.7% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.1% of those under age 18 and 1.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Most of Bargersville is in Center Grove Community School Corporation, served by Center Grove High School. Small sections of Bargersville are in Franklin Community Schools, served by Franklin Community High School.

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Franklin, Indiana

Franklin is a city in Johnson County, Indiana, United States. The population was 23,712 at the 2010 census. Located about 20 mi south of Indianapolis, the city is the county seat of Johnson County. The site of Franklin College, the city attracts numerous regional sports fans for the college teams, as well as audiences for its art events.

History
Franklin was platted in 1823. It was named after Benjamin Franklin. The Franklin post office was established in 1824.

Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Franklin College Library (Shirk Hall), Franklin College-Old Main, Franklin Commercial Historic District, Franklin Senior High School, Greenlawn Cemetery, Herriott House, Johnson County Courthouse Square, Martin Place Historic District, Masonic Temple, and August Zeppenfeld House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Franklin Wonder Five
The small town became nationally famous during the 1920s due to the outstanding athletic achievements of the local high school basketball team, who became known as the Franklin Wonder Five. A small group who had played together as boys, led by Fuzzy Vandivier and coached by Ernest "Griz" Wagner, they became the first high school team to win the state championship for three consecutive years (1920–22). The youths followed Wagner to the local Franklin College, where he became coach and they earned the title of national college champions in 1923. They turned down an offer to play against the top professional team, the New York Celtics.

Life magazine feature
The December 2, 1940 issue of Life magazine included a photo essay by Bernard Hoffman entitled, "A Small Town's Saturday Night," depicting farmers Glen and Norris Dunn and family on a typical Saturday night in Franklin: Dad getting a hair cut, and the kids seeing a movie at the Artcraft, people at the drugstore, as well as photos of other social spots, such as Nick's Candy Kitchen and the town's "lovers' lane." The nighttime photo showing double-parked cars and thick crowds on Jefferson Street is perhaps the best known of the set. According to the late-20th century critic James Guimond in his book on American photography, "Since 'Life' wanted a perfect Saturday night, and one they considered typical, the photographer did not select a town still blighted by the Depression... What 'Life's'' readers wanted, it seemed, was a stereotyped village that confirmed their nostalgic beliefs about small towns in which no one is bored, poor, or lonely; and the magazine's photographers and editors - like Norman Rockwell in his 'Saturday Evening Post' covers - gave them exactly that kind of town."

Geography
Franklin is located 20 mi south of Indianapolis and 90 mi north of Louisville, Kentucky, on I-65 and U.S. 31.

According to the 2010 census, Franklin has a total area of 13.01 sqmi, all land.

There are three small waterways in Franklin: Canary Creek and Hurricane Creek flow into Young's Creek. These creeks flood frequently. Their small floodplain has been adapted as the basis of Franklin's green walkways and parks, which extend the entire length of the town. Hurricane Creek empties into Young's Creek in Province Park, downtown, which flows into the Big Blue River farther South. A buried stream, Roaring Run, flows beneath Franklin. In the June 2008 Midwest floods, all of these streams overflowed, damaging or destroying more than 100 houses throughout Franklin, including some entire neighborhoods. Since 2008, The city of Franklin has bought many of the flood-damaged homes, and cleared them to make more green space, and expand the parks system. Province Park is home to a small family cemetery of the George King family, one of the original founding families of Franklin.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 23,712 people, 8,885 households, and 5,986 families living in the city. The population density was 1822.6 PD/sqmi. There were 9,895 housing units at an average density of 760.6 /mi2. The racial makeup of the city was 94.9% White, 1.4% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 1.0% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population.

There were 8,885 households, of which 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.6% were married couples living together, 13.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.6% were non-families. 27.0% 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 2.54 and the average family size was 3.07.

The median age in the city was 34.6 years. 26.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.6% were from 25 to 44; 22% were from 45 to 64; and 14.6% 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 19,463 people, 6,824 households, and 4,872 families living in the city. The population increased by more than 50% during the 1990s (see table at right), with new residents attracted by jobs in the community, as well as some people commuting to Indianapolis for work. The population density was 1728.1 PD/sqmi. There were 7,432 housing units at an average density of 659.9 /mi2. The racial makeup of the city was 0.2% Native American, 96.7% White, 1.2% African American, 0.51% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.59% from other races, and at least 0.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.31% of the population.

There were 6,824 households, out of which 37.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.7% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.6% were non-families. 23.6% 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 2.58 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 11.5% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 16.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $45,414, and the median income for a family was $52,304. Males had a median income of $37,509 versus $25,601 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,937. About 4.5% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.7% of those under age 18 and 10.3% of those age 65 or over.

Attractions and economy
Several major international companies have operations in the city: Toyota, NSK, KYB and Mitsubishi. The city has worked to strengthen its international connections. Franklin is home of the first Ritters Frozen Custard, which has since franchised to several other markets. Franklin once had its own automobile factory, the Indiana Motor & Manufacturing Company. It produced the Continental brand from 1910 to 1913, and the Martindale & Millikan brand in 1914 and 1915. The Whitesides truck was also built in Franklin between 1910 and 1914

Downtown Franklin is noted for the number of well-maintained, older houses and early brick streets. Landmark buildings include the Johnson County Courthouse and the Artcraft Theatre. Due west of the Artcraft is RFD Franklin, a fine dining restaurant in the renovated former City Hall, a Colonial Revival building originally constructed in 1936 to be used as a post office. It was designed by architect Louis A. Simon under Postmaster General James Farley. It was the original site of a federally commissioned Works Progress Administration (WPA) mural painted by Franklin artist Jean Swiggett, who started his career during the difficult years of the Great Depression. The WPA work was moved to the "new" post office when it was built by the federal government. In the 1980s, a private non-profit group, Franklin Heritage Inc., was formed by citizens to preserve and restore its historic assets for new purposes. It now owns the Artcraft Theatre and is making it a community center for film, art, and special events. The current City Hall is located just east of the Johnson County Courthouse, and it also contains the Festival Country Indiana Visitor Center, which contains interactive exhibits that tell the story of the communities of Johnson County.

The Franklin Parks and Recreation Department maintains several miles of walking trails through the city, which connect various parks, community centers, the public library, and the public pool. Due to flood damage, the long park along the creeks was closed for the summer of 2008.

The city is the site of Franklin College, a four-year liberal arts college established in 1834 and the first in the state to admit women. Its students add to the life of the town and college events are open to the community.

The Daily Journal is the local newspaper in Franklin and also covers news in all of Johnson County.

Government
The government consists of a mayor and a city council of seven members. The mayor is elected by citywide vote. Five city council members are elected from individual districts, and two are elected at-large.

Education
Franklin Community Schools operates public schools serving almost all of the city, including Franklin Community High School. A small section in the north is assigned to Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation, served by Whiteland Community High School.

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

Highways

 * I-65.svg Interstate 65 to Columbus, Indiana and Indianapolis
 * US 31.svg U.S. Route 31 to Columbus, Indiana and Indianapolis
 * Indiana 44.svg State Road 44 to Shelbyville
 * Indiana 144.svg State Road 144 to Bargersville

Rail
Freight rail service is provided by the Louisville and Indiana Railroad (LIRC). The LIRC line traverses Franklin from north to south and roughly parallels U.S. 31 and Interstate 65.

Airport
Franklin Flying Field (FAA LID: 3FK) is located 3.5 mi south of the city's central business district. The nearest commercial airport which currently has scheduled airline service is Indianapolis International Airport (IND), located approximately 28 mi northwest of Franklin.

Transit
Access Johnson County provides fixed-route and demand-response bus services in the city.

Notable people

 * Steve Alford, former Indiana basketball player and coach
 * Austin Armacost, American reality television personality
 * Clinton Lycurgus Armstrong, (b. 1844) Medal of Honor recipient for Siege of Vicksburg
 * Homer Bone, U.S. Senator of Washington state (1933–44), was born in Franklin
 * Roger D. Branigin, governor of Indiana (1965–1969)
 * Anthony J. Bryant, historian of Japan and translator
 * George Crowe (brother of Ray), was first Indiana Mr. Basketball in 1939
 * Ray Crowe (brother of George), coach of Crispus Attucks High School basketball team
 * Andrew Duggan, film and television actor
 * Hal Fryar, actor and television personality
 * Nick Hardwick, former center for the San Diego Chargers
 * Carol Jenkins, murder victim
 * Gordon Johncock, 1973 and 1982 Indianapolis 500 Winner, resided in Franklin
 * Marjorie Main, actress, portrayed "Ma Kettle" in the Ma and Pa Kettle movies.
 * Jon McGlocklin, professional basketball player
 * Paul V. McNutt, governor of Indiana (1933–1937)
 * Jesse Overstreet, U.S. Representative from 1895 to 1909
 * Max Terhune, actor, appeared in National Barn Dance (1933)
 * Forrest Tucker, film and television actor, star of TV series F Troop
 * Fuzzy Vandivier, basketball player, elected to Basketball Hall of Fame
 * John Terrell Vawter, developer of Vawter Park Village at Lake Wawasee
 * Gene White, basketball player for 1954 state champion Milan Indians
 * Thomas W. Woollen, Indiana Attorney General (1878–1880)

Sister cities
Franklin currently has two sister cities:
 * 🇯🇵 Kuji, Japan since October 1960
 * 🇨🇳 Luqiao, China since April 2010

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Greenwood, Indiana

Greenwood is a city in Johnson County, Indiana, United States. The population was 63,830 at the 2020 Census. Greenwood is located southeast of central Indianapolis between Indiana State Road 37 and Interstate 65. The city shares a border with Indianapolis and is the most populous suburban municipality in the southern portion of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Area.

History
The first inhabitants of the area currently known as Greenwood were the Delaware Indians (Lenape). In 1818, the Treaty of St. Mary's opened central Indiana to European American settlement, and by 1823 the first cabin in northern Johnson County was erected by settlers John B. and Isaac Smock on land now occupied by Greenwood Park Mall. Greenwood was first known as "Smocktown" or "Smock's Settlement" in honor of the Smock brothers, and became "Greenfield" in 1825. Since this clashed with another Greenfield located in Hancock County, the name of the settlement was changed to "Greenwood" in 1833.

Greenwood was incorporated as a town under Indiana law in 1864.

Greenwood was an early and key cog in the Electric Indianapolis Interurban Railway System. In 1895, Henry L. Smith proposed and organized the Indianapolis, Greenwood & Franklin Company and graded the line to Greenwood. The Indianapolis, Greenwood & Franklin Railway was opened between Indianapolis and Greenwood on January 1, 1900, and, according to Indianapolis historian Jacob Piatt Dunn, was the Hoosier capital's first real interurban electric railway. The railway followed what is now Madison Avenue.

The J.T. Polk Canning Company was essential to Greenwood's early growth. The cannery was a major employer and canned a variety of vegetables grown in Indiana. Later, the company expanded into the dairy market and provided milk delivery to customers. At one point the cannery was the largest canning operation west of Baltimore. The cannery was eventually purchased by the Stokely-Van Camp company and retained operations in Greenwood until the 1950s. Portions of the cannery are still standing on Main Street and have been repurposed for professional office space.

Greenwood became a fifth-class city in 1960.

In February 1965, an Indiana Civil Rights Commission report found that Greenwood had recently been one of 19 sundown towns in Indiana, where African Americans were not allowed to live or stay after dark. The city had been exclusively white since the 1920s. The report analyzes Greenwood's housing problem within African American families in the few years leading up to 1965. The analysis confirms a study regarding poorly constructed homes on the outskirts of Greenwood and a purchased house bought by an African American family that sold below $15,000. Racial tensions rose when the family introduced themselves to their new neighbors. In response, the neighbors presented the African American family with hostile threats. In the aftermath, the owners revoked their sale from the housing market.

Greenwood has long been a rightward-leaning community politically. After the founding of the John Birch Society in Indianapolis in 1958, a landmark for many years on the south side, adjacent to U.S. Route 31, was a Society billboard demanding "Get US out! of the United Nations".

Greenwood Commercial Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. This district encompasses 25 buildings and 3.2 acre.

In 2010, the Greenwood City Council approved a measure to change the official status of Greenwood to a second-class city in accordance with Indiana Code Title 36, Article 4, Chapter 1.

On July 17, 2022, three people were killed and two others wounded after a mass shooting occurred at the food court of Greenwood Park Mall. The gunman was subsequently shot and killed by an armed civilian who witnessed the shooting.

Location and area
Greenwood is in northern Johnson County and occupies the northern half of Pleasant Township and the northeast portion of White River Township. The easternmost edge of Greenwood extends into Clark Township. It is bordered to the southwest by Bargersville, to the south by Whiteland and New Whiteland, and to the north, in Marion County, by the city of Indianapolis. Greenwood is 11 mi south of Downtown Indianapolis and 12 mi north of Franklin, the Johnson county seat.

According to the 2020 census, Greenwood has a total area of 27.91 sqmi, of which 27.91 sqmi (or 100%) is land and 0.00 sqmi (or 0%) is water.

Greenwood's mean elevation is 804 feet above sea level. The city's topography is flat to gently rolling.

Bodies of water
There are no navigable bodies of water within city limits. Several creeks run through the area and influence local drainage patterns, topography, and storm water management systems. Pleasant Run Creek flows from east to west across the northern half of the city, leading 5 mi to the White River. Several municipal parks occupy the lowlands next to the creek. Grassy Creek and Tracy Ditch flow south from the city, connecting Greenwood to the towns of New Whiteland, Whiteland, and Franklin. Honey Creek originates in the southwest section of the city and after flowing through White River Township eventually joins the White River near the intersection of Smith Valley Road and Highway 37.

Climate
Greenwood's climate is classified as warm temperate (Cfa) by the Köppen-Geiger system, with an average annual temperature of 54.3 F. About 45 inch of precipitation falls annually, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Parks
Over the years, Greenwood has constructed 17 parks that span upwards of 400 acres of land; furthermore, amongst these parks, there are more than 20 lineal miles of trailways for walking and biking, and many of them run through green spaces and wooded areas. Some of the parks, such as City Center Park or Freedom Park, provide children with the opportunity to have outdoor activity through amenities spanning anywhere from slides to splash pads.

 * 1) Children's Garden Park: Located at 201 E Main St, this park offers a calm, natural environment for people located in the Old Town area. Fountains and other ornamental additions can be found throughout this park, and the gazebo can be rented for private events and gatherings.
 * 2) City Center Park: Located on Lincoln St, City Center Park is found right along the outskirts of Downtown, Greenwood. This park offers a multitude of resources for children to play outside, and it is one of the parks that feature a splash pad.
 * 3) Craig Park: Located at 10 E Smith Valley Rd, this park is one of the city's most known, including amenities such as playgrounds, tennis courts, pickleball courts, walkways, and more. Adults and children alike can utilize this space for outdoor activity, and it has rental options for the gazebo and shelters are available.
 * 4) Freedom Park: Located at 850 W Stop 18 Rd, and Freedom Park's amenities are extensive, arguably making it one of the city's most popular outdoor attractions. Walking trails spanning 1.5 mi, a large playground, and various sporting courts and fields are available, this park surrounds Freedom Springs Aquatic Center - one of Greenwood's busiest summer attractions.
 * 5) Grassy Creek Park: Located at 602 E Worthsville Rd, this park offers an outdoor area for residents closer to the Whiteland area. Sitting near Central Nine Education Center, Grassy Creek Park's 5 mi of trails give students and residents opportunities for outside exercise.
 * 6) Northeast Park: Located at 100 Crestview Dr, this park is directly adjacent to Northeast Elementary School, and it spans 19 acres of land. Amenities include attractions such as a skate park, playground equipment, various sporting courts/fields, and two picnic shelters.
 * 7) Northwest Park: Located at 1300 W Fry Rd, Northwest Park is one of the largest parks in greenwood, covering over 12 acres of land. This park can be described as having a much more open space for people to walk, featuring much more landscape than construction, but there is still a playground near the entrance off of Fry.
 * 8) Northwest Park Annex: Located at 1576 W Fry Rd, this park is exclusively designed to attract those who want to walk in nature filled landscape. 20 acres of walking trails take park-goers into the forest, and much of the area is rather untouched by construction.
 * 9) Old City Park: Located at 304 S Meridian St, Old City Park is a newly renovated attraction for residents of the Greenwood area. With extensive work done on landscaping, sidewalks, and playground equipment, this park showcases the amenities of a modern park.
 * 10) Summerfield Park: Located at 275 W Worthsville Rd, Summerfield Park spans 16 acres of open land right outside of growing residential areas in Greenwood. This park showcases wide area for walking or other outside activity, and a large shelter house is available for rent.
 * 11) Surina Square Park: Located at 100 Surina Way, this park is near many of Greenwood's local city resources, which include the following: Greenwood Community Center, Greenwood Amphitheater, Greenwood Police Department, Greenwood City Court, and Greenwood Fire Station 91. This park does not have many amenities, but its location is optimal during event season in the city.
 * 12) Trails Park: Located at 1600 W Fry Road, Trails park is a small area designed for flood prevention. As a result, this park's two acres are only accessible by foot.
 * 13) University Park: Located on 200 Legacy Blvd, this park covers 40 acres of land directly in between developed residential areas. Amenities include walking trails, a large playground, a dog park, and a basketball court. Additionally, a pavilion and shelter are both available for rent.
 * 14) Westside Park: Located at 820 W Main St, this park is known for its walking paths along Pleasant Creek. In addition to its paths, varying sporting areas, picnicking options, playground equipment, and other amenities take up the 27 acres of park. Much like the other parks, Westside has a shelter available for rent.
 * 15) Woodmen Park: Located at 720 Ashmore Dr, Woodmen park border the land directly next to Greenwood High School. This park offers multiple courts and fields for sporting activity, and it also holds a few playgrounds. Its shelter is available for rental.
 * 16) Community Garden: Located at 1190 W Fry Rd, this garden is open to all members of the Greenwood community. Many organizations use this land to grow food for unprivileged populations, and it is also available for private use through rental.
 * 17) Northeast Skatepark: Located at 100 Crestview Dr, this skatepark is a part of Northeast park, and it offers people the opportunity to skateboard on a concrete area. It has been recently renovated in 2021.

Transit
Access Johnson County provides fixed-route and demand-response bus services in the city.

IndyGo routes 16, 31, and 902 serve retail districts in northern Greenwood and offer transfers to Access Johnson County transit routes.

Road and street network
According to Greenwood's most recent Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, there were 209.6 mi of public streets within the city limits as of 2015.

Major east-west arterial routes in Greenwood are not numbered and include County Line Road, Fry Road, Main Street, Smith Valley Road, Stop 18 Road, and Worthsville Road. Greenwood's system of east–west streets and roads link residents and businesses in White River Township with the business and neighborhoods adjacent to Interstate 65.

Most major north–south corridors in Greenwood are numbered and are not property of the city. U.S. 31, State Road 135, and Interstate 65 serve as the major north–south routes in the city. Greenwood owns and maintain three secondary corridors east of U.S. 31: Madison Avenue connects the Greenwood Park Mall to the Old Town Historic District; Emerson Avenue serves as a major commercial and business corridor and connects St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis to Smith Valley Road; and Graham Road, located east of Interstate 65, connects County Line Road to Worthsville Road and serves several large distribution centers.

Interstate access
As of 2019, three exits connect Greenwood to Interstate 65. The most recently constructed interchange, Exit 97 (Worthsville Road), features a diverging diamond traffic design. It is one of two such installations in Indiana. The remaining two interchanges, Exit 99 (Main Street) and Exit 101 (County Line Road), use conventional diamond and parclo A4 configurations, respectively. All three interchanges serve major commercial and industrial zones in the city.

Airport

 * KHFY – Indy South Greenwood Airport

Railroad
Freight rail service is provided by the Louisville and Indiana Railroad (LIRC). The LIRC line traverses Greenwood from north to south and roughly parallels U.S. 31 and Interstate 65.

2010 Census
As of the census of 2010, there were 49,791 people, 19,615 households, and 12,845 families residing in the city. The population density was 2345.3 PD/sqmi. There were 21,339 housing units at an average density of 1005.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.1% White, 1.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 3.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.1% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.0% of the population.

There were 19,615 households, of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.5% were non-families. 27.8% 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 2.51 and the average family size was 3.09.

The median age in the city was 34 years. 26.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.8% were from 25 to 44; 23.1% were from 45 to 64; and 11.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

2000 Census
As of the census of 2000, there were 36,037 people, 14,931 households, and 9,600 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,524.8 PD/sqmi. There were 16,042 housing units at an average density of 1,123.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.54% White, 0.44% African American, 0.19% Native American, 1.36% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.69% from other races, and 0.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.91% of the population.

There were 14,931 households, out of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.7% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 32.1% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $46,176, and the median income for a family was $57,298. Males had a median income of $40,291 versus $28,936 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,003. About 4.6% of families and 7.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.5% of those under age 18 and 9.4% of those age 65 or over

Top employment sectors
According to the Johnson County Chamber of Commerce's Labor Force Report, in 2023 Greenwood had a total of 3,176 business establishments, employing 25,386 individuals. The principal employers in the city by Standard Industrial Classification categories are:

Notable businesses
Greenwood is home to the headquarters or other major facilities for several large businesses. The U.S. headquarters for Swiss process automation company Endress+Hauser is located in the southern portion of the city, immediately east of US 31 between Worthsville Road and Pushville Road. In 2014, the company completed construction of a new 80,000 sqft customer center on its Greenwood Campus. Nachi Fujikoshi's subsidiary Nachi America Inc., a producer of machine tools, maintains its corporate campus and manufacturing facilities on Pushville Road in Greenwood. Amazon operates a fulfillment center near Worthsville Road and Interstate 65 that employs around 1,000 people. In late 2020, power tool manufacturer Milwaukee Electric Tool established its second U.S. service hub at Greenwood's Southtech Business Park; the facility commenced operations in May 2021.

Four craft breweries are located within Greenwood, including Oaken Barrel Brewing Co., which has called Greenwood home since its opening in 1994. Oaken Barrel is the second oldest brewpub in Indiana.

In the fall of 2022, the home office of CALLERLAB, the International Association of Square Dance Callers, moved from Topeka, Kansas to an office complex near Emerson Avenue and Main Street in Greenwood.

Educational attainment
91.1% of Greenwood residents are high school graduates or higher. 31.1% of residents have attained a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public schools
Three public school corporations serve Greenwood residents: Greenwood Community School Corporation, Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation, and Center Grove Community School Corporation.

Greenwood Community School Corporation
High School

 * Greenwood Community High School

Middle School

 * Greenwood Community Middle School

Elementary Schools
 * Southwest Elementary School
 * Northeast Elementary School
 * V.O. Isom Elementary School
 * Westwood Elementary School

Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation
High School

 * Whiteland Community High School

Middle School

 * Clark-Pleasant Middle School

Elementary Schools
 * Clark Elementary School
 * Grassy Creek Elementary School
 * Pleasant Crossing Elementary School

Center Grove Community School Corporation
High School

 * Center Grove High School

Middle Schools
 * Center Grove Middle School Central
 * Center Grove Middle School North

Elementary Schools
 * Center Grove Elementary School
 * North Grove Elementary School
 * Pleasant Grove Elementary School
 * Sugar Grove Elementary School
 * Maple Grove Elementary School
 * Walnut Grove Elementary School

Private schools

 * Our Lady of Greenwood – Preschool – 8th grade
 * St. Francis and Clare Catholic School – Preschool – 8th grade
 * Greenwood Christian Academy – K-12
 * Suburban Christian School – Preschool – 12th grade

Colleges and universities

 * Indiana Baptist College
 * Indiana Institute of Technology (regional campus)
 * Indiana Wesleyan University (regional education and conference center)

Public library
The city is served by the Greenwood Public Library. The Johnson County Public Library also operates a separate branch within Greenwood city limits.

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New Whiteland, Indiana

New Whiteland is a town in Pleasant Township, Johnson County, Indiana, United States. The population was 5,550 at the 2020 census.

History
New Whiteland had its start when US 31 was rerouted through the area. It was incorporated as a town in 1954.

On January 19, 1994, the temperature in New Whiteland fell to -36 °F (-38 °C), the coldest temperature ever recorded in the state of Indiana.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, New Whiteland has a total area of 1.46 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 5,472 people, 1,905 households, and 1,489 families living in the town. The population density was 3747.9 PD/sqmi. There were 2,015 housing units at an average density of 1380.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.6% White, 0.4% African American, 0.1% Native American, 1.0% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population.

There were 1,905 households, of which 43.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 21.8% were non-families. 17.8% 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 2.87 and the average family size was 3.22.

The median age in the town was 33.7 years. 29.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.6% were from 25 to 44; 22.6% were from 45 to 64; and 10.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,579 people, 1,556 households, and 1,311 families living in the town. The population density was 4,560 PD/sqmi. There were 1,594 housing units at an average density of 1,296.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.82% White, 0.28% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.13% from other races, and 0.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.85% of the population.

There were 1,556 households, out of which 44.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.4% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.7% were non-families. 12.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.94 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 30.6% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 33.4% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $52,907, and the median income for a family was $53,645. Males had a median income of $39,382 versus $26,042 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,221. About 2.7% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.4% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education
New Whiteland is served by the Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation, including Break-O-Day Elementary School in New Whiteland, Clark-Pleasant Middle School in Greenwood, and Whiteland Community High School in Whiteland.

New Whiteland has a public library, a branch of the Johnson County Public Library.

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Prince's Lakes, Indiana

Prince's Lakes is a town in Nineveh Township, Johnson County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,312 at the 2010 census.

History
Prince's Lakes was incorporated as a town in 1956. It took its name from four lakes in the area, each of which contains Prince's in its name.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Prince's Lakes has a total area of 1.52 sqmi, of which 1.35 sqmi (or 88.82%) is land and 0.17 sqmi (or 11.18%) is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,312 people, 528 households, and 369 families living in the town. The population density was 971.9 PD/sqmi. There were 773 housing units at an average density of 572.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.8% White, 0.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 528 households, of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.0% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.1% were non-families. 23.9% 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 2.48 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age in the town was 42.5 years. 23% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.8% were from 25 to 44; 34.5% were from 45 to 64; and 11% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,506 people, 597 households, and 434 families living in the town. The population density was 1,175.3 PD/sqmi. There were 695 housing units at an average density of 542.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.94% White, 0.27% African American, 0.07% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.07% from other races, and 0.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.06% of the population.

There were 597 households, out of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.5% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.3% were non-families. 21.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.0% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 32.1% from 25 to 44, 26.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $46,339, and the median income for a family was $49,236. Males had a median income of $36,417 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,378. About 2.4% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.0% of those under age 18 and 8.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Residents are served by the Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson United School Corporation, including Indian Creek Senior High School.

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Trafalgar, Indiana

Trafalgar is a town in Nineveh and Hensley townships, Johnson County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,101 at the 2010 census.

This town is 20 mi south of Indianapolis.

History
Col. Avery M. Buckner is credited for platting a town, in the early 1850s, along a short-lived flat bar railroad that ran between Franklin, and Martinsville. First named Liberty, the name was changed to Trafalgar. Soon Ezekiel W. Morgan came to town to open a store. Denied a site near the railroad, he bought land in a nearby village founded by George Bridges. In 1868, the railroad was rebuilt as the Fairland and Martinsville branch of the Big Four. The post office (and town name) was moved to Morgan's store. By 1870, the “old” and “new” Trafalgars had grown together and were briefly incorporated as one. The current town of Trafalgar was reincorporated in 1946. By the 90s, the town had grown 266%. The name of the town commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Trafalgar has a total area of 2.64 sqmi, all land.

Education
It is within the Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson United School Corporation. Trafalgar is home to Indian Creek Senior High School, one of seven high schools located in Johnson County. It is also home to Indian Creek Middle School and Indian Creek Elementary School.

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

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, the town had 1,101 people that comprised 385 households and 292 families. The population density was 417.0 PD/sqmi. There were 419 housing units at an average density of 158.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.3% White, 0.9% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.0% of the population.

Of the 385 households 46.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% were married couples living together, 14.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.2% were non-families. 20.0% of households were one person and 6.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.24.

The median age in the town was 34.2 years. 30.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.8% were from 25 to 44; 23.5% were from 45 to 64; and 8.2% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 798 people, 263 households, and 208 families in the town. The population density was 619.2 PD/sqmi. There were 286 housing units at an average density of 221.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.75% White, 0.63% Native American, 0.50% Asian, and 0.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0.88%.

Of the 263 households 52.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.9% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.9% were non-families. 18.3% of households were one person and 5.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.99 and the average family size was 3.39.

The age distribution was 35.2% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 36.3% from 25 to 44, 12.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.4% 65 or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.1 males.

The median household income was $50,357 and the median family income was $54,531. Males had a median income of $38,438 versus $22,083 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,079. About 3.5% of families and 8.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.3% of those under age 18 and 9.7% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Elmer S. Riggs, paleontologist

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Whiteland, Indiana

Whiteland is a town in Pleasant, Franklin and Clark townships, Johnson County, Indiana, United States. The population was 4,599 at the 2020 census.

Whiteland is located in north/central Johnson County approximately 19 mi south of Indianapolis in Johnson County, which is one of the counties circling the capital city itself and therefore considered part of the Indianapolis metropolitan area. Major access roads to get to Whiteland are I-65 (exit 95 is the Whiteland exit), south on U.S. 31 from Indianapolis and north from Columbus.

History
Whiteland was platted in 1863 by Joel B. White and others. The first school in the town was built in 1869, which was the only school in Whiteland until 1957, when a high school was built.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Whiteland has a total area of 3.22 sqmi, all land.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,169 people, 1,468 households, and 1,163 families living in the town. The population density was 1294.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,558 housing units at an average density of 483.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.0% White, 0.4% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.6% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 1,468 households, of which 41.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.2% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 20.8% were non-families. 15.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.15.

The median age in the town was 37.3 years. 27.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.1% were from 25 to 44; 28.5% were from 45 to 64; and 8.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,958 people, 1,355 households, and 1,116 families living in the town. The population density was 1,742.4 PD/sqmi. There were 1,404 housing units at an average density of 618.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.46% White, 0.05% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 0.56% from other races, and 0.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.09% of the population.

There were 1,355 households, out of which 47.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.6% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.6% were non-families. 13.6% 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 2.92 and the average family size was 3.23.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 32.2% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 36.5% from 25 to 44, 18.4% from 45 to 64, and 6.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $56,944, and the median income for a family was $61,810. Males had a median income of $42,247 versus $29,005 for females. The per capita income for the town was $21,169. About 1.0% of families and 1.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.6% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Education
The first school in the town was built in 1869. This remained the only school in Whiteland, until 1957, when a high school was built.

Notable people

 * George Crowe, professional baseball player
 * Ray Crowe, Member of the Indiana House of Representatives
 * Bob Glidden, professional drag racer
 * Guilford M. Wiley, politician

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Bicknell, Indiana

Bicknell is a city in Knox County, Indiana, United States. The population was 2,915 at the 2010 census.

History
Bicknell was laid out in 1869 by John Bicknell, and named for him.

Geography
Bicknell is located at 38.77361°N, -87.30806°W (38.773512, −87.307967). It is located in northeastern Knox County.

According to the 2010 census, Bicknell has a total area of 1.35 sqmi, all land.

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

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 2,915 people, 1,187 households, and 737 families living in the city. The population density was 2159.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,501 housing units at an average density of 1111.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.6% White, 0.5% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population.

There were 1,187 households, of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.5% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.9% were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.5% 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 3.10.

The median age in the city was 38.7 years. 25.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23% were from 25 to 44; 26.3% were from 45 to 64; and 16.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 3,378 people, 2,156 households, and 1,913 families living in the city. The population density was 2,216.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,581 housing units at an average density of 1,037.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.13% White, 0.4% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 0.06% from other races, and 0.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.25% of the population.

There were 1,395 households, out of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.7% were non-families. 30.5% 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 2.38 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $23,046, and the median income for a family was $32,935. Males had a median income of $31,487 versus $58,162 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,027. About 18.5% of families and 26.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 38.4% of those under age 18 and 21.0% of those age 65 or over. The median age was 38.7

Government
Bicknell has a mayor-council system of government; both the mayor and city council serve four-year terms. There are five councilmen on the council, with four from districts and one at-large member.

Education
Bicknell has a public library, a branch of the Bicknell-Vigo Township Public Library.

Notable people

 * Norman Arterburn, Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court
 * Joseph Barr, former Congressman and Secretary of the Treasury during the Johnson administration
 * Tricia Cullop, current head coach of the Toledo Rockets women's basketball team
 * Herdis McCrary, fullback for 1929 NFL Champion Green Bay Packers
 * John McNaughton, Secretary of the Navy designate, Johnson administration
 * Jones Osborn, Arizona newspaper editor and state legislator

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Bruceville, Indiana

Bruceville is a town in Washington Township, Knox County, Indiana, United States. The population was 478 at the 2010 census.

Geography
Bruceville is located at 38.75694°N, -87.415°W (38.756984, -87.415001).

According to the 2010 census, Bruceville has a total area of 0.34 sqmi, all land.

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

History
Bruceville was named for the Bruce family. William Bruce (1776–1853) settled here in 1805. Bruce led the local militia during Tecumseh's War in 1811. The streets of the town were laid out in 1829.

Abraham Lincoln visited Bruceville in October 1844 and gave a speech in support of Henry Clay.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 478 people, 193 households, and 125 families living in the town. The population density was 1405.9 PD/sqmi. There were 218 housing units at an average density of 641.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 95.6% White, 0.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.0% Asian, 1.5% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 193 households, of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.7% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.2% were non-families. 32.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.16.

The median age in the town was 35.4 years. 26.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 10% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25% were from 25 to 44; 27.8% were from 45 to 64; and 10.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 47.9% male and 52.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 469 people, 199 households, and 141 families living in the town. The population density was 1,597.2 PD/sqmi. There were 221 housing units at an average density of 752.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.51% White, 0.21% African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.21% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.43% of the population.

There were 199 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.8% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.1% were non-families. 26.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $24,028, and the median income for a family was $33,036. Males had a median income of $27,292 versus $17,857 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,829. About 12.6% of families and 14.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.3% of those under age 18 and 11.0% of those age 65 or over.

title: Bruceville, Indiana