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Bourbon, Indiana

Bourbon is a town in Bourbon Township, Marshall County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,698 at the 2020 census.

History
The town of Bourbon was laid out in 1853 when it was certain the railroad would be extended to that point. It took its name from Bourbon Township, which was named after Bourbon County, Kentucky, the former home of many of the early settlers.

The Bourbon Community Building-Gymnasium was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2015.

Geography

Bourbon is located at 41.29778°N, -86.11694°W (41.297815, -86.116921).

According to the 2010 census, Bourbon has a total area of 0.99 sqmi, all land.

2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 1,698 people, 678 households, and 465 families living in the town. The population density was 1828.3 PD/sqmi. There were 753 housing units at an average density of 760.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.7% White, 0.3% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 1.2% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.0% of the population.

There were 678 households, of which 38.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 14.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.4% were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.25.

The median age in the town was 32.7 years. 30.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.6% were from 25 to 44; 23.8% were from 45 to 64; and 10.9% 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 1,691 people, 646 households, and 443 families living in the town. The population density was 1,630.3 PD/sqmi. There were 702 housing units at an average density of 676.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.16% White, 0.06% African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.59% Asian, 0.18% Pacific Islander, 2.37% from other races, and 0.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.03% of the population.

There were 646 households, out of which 38.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.4% were non-families. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.26.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 31.3% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 16.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $40,292, and the median income for a family was $50,000. Males had a median income of $32,679 versus $21,645 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,054. About 4.1% of families and 5.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.0% of those under age 18 and 8.4% of those age 65 or over.

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

Triton School Corporation is headquartered in Bourbon, along with Triton Elementary and Jr./Sr. high schools, encompassing grades kindergarten through 12.

Bourbon Christian School is located on the north end of the town and encompasses grades 1 through 12.

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Bremen, Indiana

Bremen is a town in German Township, Marshall County, Indiana, United States. The population was 4,696 at the 2020 census.

History
Bremen was platted and laid out in 1851. A large portion of the early settlers being natives of Germany caused the name Bremen to be selected.

The Bremen Water Tower and Dietrich-Bowen House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
Bremen is located in northeastern Marshall County at 41.44711°N, -86.14934°W. It is at an elevation of 854 ft.

U.S. Route 6 passes through the north side of the town on a bypass; it leads east 8 mi to Nappanee and west 18 mi to Walkerton. Indiana State Road 331 passes through the center of Bremen on North Bowen Avenue and Plymouth Street; it leads north 15 mi to Mishawaka and south 12 mi to Bourbon. State Road 106 passes east to west through the center of Bremen on Plymouth Street and Douglas Road. Plymouth, the Marshall county seat, is 15 mi to the southwest.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Bremen has a total area of 2.84 sqmi, of which 0.004 sqmi, or 0.14%, are water. The Yellow River, here near its headwaters, passes along the western edge of the town, flowing south and west toward the Kankakee River, part of the Illinois River watershed.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 4,588 people, 1,736 households, and 1,155 families living in the town. The population density was 1686.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,922 housing units at an average density of 706.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 86.5% White, 0.4% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 11.1% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 18.0% of the population.

There were 1,736 households, of which 36.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.5% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.5% were non-families. 30.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.7% 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 3.20.

The median age in the town was 36.6 years. 27.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25% were from 25 to 44; 23.2% were from 45 to 64; and 16% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 4,486 people, 1,689 households, and 1,177 families living in the town. The population density was 1,967.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,791 housing units at an average density of 785.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 91.42% White, 0.16% African American, 0.38% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 6.53% from other races, and 1.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.02% of the population.

There were 1,689 households, out of which 34.5% 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, and 30.3% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.3% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $40,185, and the median income for a family was $47,768. Males had a median income of $32,443 versus $21,902 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,073. About 4.2% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.4% of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
Bremen supports light and heavy industry in the form of fiberglass and custom cabinet manufacturing, RV and van painting, and roller bearing manufacture. Much of its industry supports the large RV manufacturing in the area, especially in nearby Nappanee and Elkhart.

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

Notable people

 * Otis Bowen, MD, Indiana 44th governor (1973-1981) and Secretary of Health and Human Services under President Ronald Reagan (1985-1989).
 * Brad Stine, conservative Christian comedian and actor
 * Christina Stembel, CEO of Farmgirl flowers

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Culver, Indiana

Culver is a town in Marshall County, Indiana, United States. Culver is part of Union Township, which also includes the communities of Burr Oak, Hibbard, Maxinkuckee and Rutland. The population of Culver was 1,129 at the 2020 United States Census.

History
Culver was originally called Union Town, and under the latter name was laid out in 1844. It was later renamed for Henry Harrison Culver, founding head of the Culver Military Academy.

The Culver Commercial Historic District and Forest Place Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. One of the buildings covered in the National Register is the post office, which contains a mural completed by Jessie Hull Mayer as part of the Section of Painting and Sculpture′s projects, later called the Section of Fine Arts, of the Treasury Department. Arrival of the Mail in Culver was completed in 1938 and featured students from the military academy and other residents looking at their mail.

Geography
Culver is located at 41.21722°N, -86.42167°W (41.217340, -86.421726).

According to the 2010 census, Culver has a total area of 0.9 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 1,353 people, 598 households, and 354 families in the town. The population density was 1503.3 PD/sqmi. There were 897 housing units at an average density of 996.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 95.8% White, 1.2% African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.9% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% of the population.

There were 598 households, of which 25.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.1% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.8% were non-families. 37.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.77.

The median age in the town was 47.7 years. 19.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.6% were from 25 to 44; 29.6% were from 45 to 64; and 25.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 45.4% male and 54.6% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 United States Census, there were 1,539 people, 655 households, and 410 families in the town. The population density was 1,961.7 PD/sqmi. There were 932 housing units at an average density of 1,188.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.04% White, 0.91% African American, 0.65% Native American, 0.58% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.71% from other races, and 1.04% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.21% of the population.

There were 655 households, out of which 26.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.7% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.4% were non-families. 35.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.88.

The town population contained 22.5% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 23.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $33,047, and the median income for a family was $46,190. Males had a median income of $34,583 versus $24,453 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,938. About 8.5% of families and 10.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.5% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The town has a lending library, the Culver-Union Township Public Library.

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Koontz Lake, Indiana

Koontz Lake is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Starke and Marshall counties in Indiana. The population was 1,667 at the 2020 census.

History
Koontz Lake was named for the lake which the community surrounds, which in turn was named after local mill owner Samuel Koontz. The community was devastated by tornadoes as part of the Palm Sunday Tornado Outbreak of 1965.

Geography
Koontz Lake is located in the northeast corner of Starke County. The east end of the lake and of the CDP are in western Marshall County. St. Joseph County borders the CDP to the north. Indiana State Road 23 passes through the community on the west side of the lake, leading north 4 mi to Walkerton, the post office for Koontz Lake addresses, and south the same distance to U.S. Route 30 in Grovertown.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.0 sqmi, of which 3.5 sqmi are land and 0.5 sqmi, or 12.90%, are water. The outlet of the lake is at its west end, into Robbins Ditch, which flows west to the Kankakee River, a tributary of the Illinois River.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,554 people, 652 households, and 449 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 459.1 PD/sqmi. There were 931 housing units at an average density of 275.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.75% White, 0.13% African American, 0.58% Native American, 0.58% from other races, and 0.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.74% of the population.

There were 652 households, out of which 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.6% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.0% were non-families. 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.3% 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 2.85.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 21.6% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 18.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.1 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $37,137, and the median income for a family was $45,114. Males had a median income of $35,388 versus $21,563 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $21,429. About 6.7% of families and 7.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.5% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Koontz Lake has a public library, a branch of the Starke County Public Library System.

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La Paz, Indiana

LaPaz is a town in North Township, Marshall County, Indiana, United States. The population was 475 at the 2020 census, down from 561 in 2010.

History
The town was founded in 1873 and was named for La Paz, Bolivia. At the time of its founding, it was served by the Chicago branch of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, now CSX. The B&O named a coach La Paz in 1949 to honor the town.

Geography
LaPaz is located in northern Marshall County at 41.45716°N, -86.30813°W. It is located on former U.S. Route 31 (now Indiana State Road 931), just to the north of where it intersects with U.S. Route 6. US 31 passes 1 mi east of the town on a four-lane freeway, leading north 17 mi to South Bend. Plymouth, the Marshall county seat, is 8 mi to the south. US 6 leads east 8 mi to Bremen and west 10 mi to Walkerton.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, La Paz has a total area of 0.39 sqmi, all land. The town sits on a low rise separating land draining west toward Pine Creek and land draining east toward the Yellow River; both waterways are west-flowing tributaries of the Kankakee River and part of the Illinois River watershed.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 561 people, 216 households, and 144 families living in the town. The population density was 1476.3 PD/sqmi. There were 251 housing units at an average density of 660.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.9% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.3% of the population.

There were 216 households, of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.3% were married couples living together, 13.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.3% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.24.

The median age in the town was 35.1 years. 29.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.7% were from 25 to 44; 26.9% were from 45 to 64; and 12.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 47.1% male and 52.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 489 people, 209 households, and 136 families living in the town. The population density was 948.6 PD/sqmi. There were 225 housing units at an average density of 436.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.73% White, 0.20% African American, 0.82% Native American, 1.02% from other races, and 1.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.25% of the population.

There were 209 households, out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.9% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.9% were non-families. 30.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.84.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 10.6% from 18 to 24, 31.7% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $37,961, and the median income for a family was $39,667. Males had a median income of $30,089 versus $21,083 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,658. About 4.1% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.6% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.

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

Notable people

 * Gerald Archie Mangun, Pentecostal minister
 * Donald Yeagley, Indiana state legislator and labor union activist

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Plymouth, Indiana

Plymouth is a city in Marshall County, Indiana, United States. The population is 10,214 in the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Marshall County. Plymouth was the site of the first retail outlet of defunct U.S. retailer Montgomery Ward in 1926.

Early history
This area was part of the territory of the Potawatomi Native Americans, one of the historical tribes encountered by American settlers. In the nineteenth century, the United States government made numerous treaties to buy and extinguish Native American claims to land in the former Northwest Territory and the Southeast.

First settlements
Marshall County was formed in 1836, during the early years of settlement and before the forced removal of the Potawatomi people in 1838. It was named for U.S. Chief Justice John Marshall, who died in 1835. Marshall County is notable as the starting point in 1838 of the Potawatomi Trail of Death, which was the forced removal by United States forces of Chief Menominee and 859 Potawatomi Indians from Indiana to Indian Territory, at the site of present-day Osawatomie, Kansas, a distance of 660 mi. The first settlers arrived in what is now Marshall County in 1835. They arrived as a result of the end of the Black Hawk War as well as the completion of the Erie Canal. They consisted primarily of settlers from New England, "Yankees" descended from the English Puritans who settled New England in the colonial era. They were mainly members of the Congregational church, although due to the Second Great Awakening many of them had converted to Methodism and some had become Baptists before coming to what is now Marshall County. As a result of this heritage, some place names in Marshall County are named after places in New England, such as Plymouth, which is named after Plymouth, Massachusetts, the site where the Mayflower landed in 1620. When these settlers arrived, there was nothing but a dense virgin forest and wild marshland, which would need to be cleared and drained before it could be farmed. The Indian Removal Act of 1830 authorized forcible removal if necessary. The United States government purchased this area under the Treaty of Tippecanoe in 1832. Plymouth was incorporated as a town in 1851.

Potawatomi Relocation
Although many Potawatomi had relocated to Indian Territory in present-day Kansas, Chief Menominee and his band of the Yellow River refused to go. Militia under the authority of United States Army officers rounded them up and in September 1838, the band of 859 headed west, in what became known as the Potawatomi Trail of Death. They traveled more than 660 miles to Osawatomie, Kansas, with many of the Potawatomi walking. More than 40 of the tribal members died on the march.

American Civil War
During the Civil War, Union Army soldiers arrested Daniel E. VanValkenburgh, editor of the Plymouth Weekly Democrat, who criticized what he viewed as Lincoln's abuses of power. VanValkenburgh also criticized Department of Ohio commander Ambrose Burnside's lieutenant, General Milo S. Hascall. Hascall was in charge of the District of Indiana. VanValkenburgh called Hascall a donkey in the pages of the Democrat. Hascall promptly dispatched soldiers to arrest VanValkenburgh and brought him before Burnside to answer charges of violating Burnside's General Order No. 38. Burnside let VanValkenburgh off with a warning. The Democrat became the first of eleven Democratic newspapers suppressed or threatened with suppression in May 1863.

History as a Sundown Town
Like many towns and counties in Indiana following the Reconstruction Era, Plymouth was once considered a Sundown town. There are many accounts by locals claiming the existence of signs at the northern city limits stating, "Blacks out of town by sundown" or "All non-residents are required to leave the city by 9 pm", with a city ordinance listed at the bottom. There were no such signs at the southern border of town on US 31, nor on the east and west entrances on US 30. North of Plymouth, on US 31, is the city of South Bend, which has a large African-American population. These signs remained posted well into the mid 60s until the Fair Housing Act of 1968 which banned racial discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing. Although the city has since become more inclusive, the African-American population still remains remarkably low at 0.6%. As of today, there has been no public acknowledgment by the city of its history of exclusion.

Later History
On July 6, 1915 the Liberty Bell stopped in Plymouth on its trip from Philadelphia to the Exposition at San Francisco.

Much of Plymouth's history was documented in two major newspapers during the 19th century. The Marshall County Republican (also titled Plymouth Republican and Plymouth Tribune) operated from 1856 to 1922. Its main rival the Marshall County Democrat (also titled Plymouth Democrat) appeared from 1855 to 1932 (and as a weekly only edition until January 1, 1941). During the 20th century, the Plymouth Daily Pilot acquired the Republican in 1922, and the Democrat became the Plymouth Daily News in 1932. The News and Pilot merged to become the Plymouth Pilot-News in 1947.

As part of Plymouth's sesquicentennial celebration in 1966, organizers created the first Marshall County Blueberry Festival, to take place over Labor Day weekend. This tradition has continued annually, and the Festival typically brings in tens of thousands of visitors over the four-day event.

In July 1982, five firefighters were killed when their fire truck overturned while responding to a call. The tanker truck crashed on a curve near West School on state road 17.

The East Laporte Street Footbridge, Heminger Travel Lodge, Marshall County Courthouse, Plymouth Downtown Historic District, Plymouth Northside Historic District, Plymouth Southside Historic District, and Plymouth Fire Station are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
Plymouth, Indiana is located at 41.34389°N, -86.3125°W (41.343894, -86.312544), along the Yellow River.

According to the 2010 census, Plymouth has a total area of 7.57 sqmi, of which 7.53 sqmi (or 99.47%) is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1 km2) (or 0.53%) is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 10,033 people, 3,940 households, and 2,401 families residing in the city. The population density was 1332.4 PD/sqmi. There were 4,451 housing units at an average density of 591.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 87.2% White, 0.9% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 8.3% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 20.0% of the population.

There were 3,940 households, of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.7% were married couples living together, 14.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.1% were non-families. 33.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.19.

The median age in the city was 34.3 years. 27.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.9% were from 25 to 44; 21.9% were from 45 to 64; and 15.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.9% male and 52.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 9,840 people, 3,838 households, and 2,406 families residing in the city. The population density was 1414.0 PD/sqmi. There were 4,100 housing units at an average density of 589.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 80.80% White, 0.63% African American, 0.45% Native American, 0.50% Asian, 6.19% from other races, and 1.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.99% of the population.

There were 3,838 households, out of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.3% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.3% were non-families. 31.4% 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 2.48 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 12.4% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 18.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,505, and the median income for a family was $41,447. Males had a median income of $30,444 versus $21,293 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,417. About 10.4% of families and 13.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.9% of those under age 18 and 9.6% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
As the center of commerce for Marshall County, Plymouth provides a large percentage of jobs in the manufacturing, retail, and service sectors. Major manufacturing employers include Hoosier Racing Tire, Zentis, Oasis Lifestyle, Pregis Innovative Packaging, Pretzels Inc. and the Maax Corporation. Eight U.S. manufacturing headquarters are located in Plymouth: Oasis Lifestyle, American Containers, Inc., Arrow Services, Inc., Indiana Tool & Manufacturing, Co. Inc (ITAMCO) U.S. Granules Corp., Wiers Manufacturing, Inc. and Zentis North America, LLC.

Centennial Park
Plymouth is home to nine parks. Centennial Park is the largest park in Plymouth. It is equipped with a swimming pool, lighted baseball and softball diamonds, lighted basketball courts, lighted tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, shuffleboard, horseshoes, a skate park, and multiple playgrounds. The large wooden castle playground was built in 1993. Another smaller, metal playground with swings and a climbing wall is a part of Centennial Park as well. Centennial Park also includes a dog park and a 2.7 mi Greenway Trail that connects several parks.

Blueberry Festival
Each year over Labor Day weekend, Centennial Park is host to the Marshall County Blueberry Festival. The Blueberry Festival is Indiana's 3rd largest festival by attendance and has been named a "Top 100 Event" in North America by the American Bus Association three times. Over 300 craft vendors and 100 food vendors from all across the United States showcase their goods. The festival also includes the Hoosier Old Wheels Antique Car Show, the Blueberry Stomp 5K/15K run, Bicycle Cruise, hot air balloon launches, a parade, and fireworks display. There are several sporting events, and three stages with free entertainment for festival goers. For a small fee, festival goers can play carnival games and ride carnival rides.

River Park Square
River Park Square is located downtown and is the newest park in the city, opening in 2014. River Park Square consists of a stage, tiered seating, a splash pad, and a concession and bathroom building. It is home to Plymouth's Saturday Farmer's Market, the Yellow River Festival, the Latino Festival, and Mayor's Month of Music on Friday's in August. The Farmer's Market takes place every Saturday morning from May to October.

Packard's Woods
Packard's Wood Park also has athletic facilities and offers an all-inclusive play center called Freedom Park. Magnetic Park contains a playground, a fishing pond, and a gazebo with a fountain as well as the Conservation Clubhouse, which is able to be rented out for events.

Points of interest
The town has a lending library, the Plymouth Public Library. The library, located on North Center Street, has worked hard to be useful for all different groups and individuals. According to the Plymouth Public Library website, “The Library's broad purpose, based upon provisions in the Indiana Code, is fulfilling ‘the educational informational, and recreational interests and needs of the public.'"

Military and politics

 * Henry N. Couden enlisted in the 6th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry as a rank of corporal when the American Civil War broke out in 1861. Couden lost his sight in 1863 due to being wounded in the Battle of Beaver Dam Lake. He also served as the 54th Chaplain of the United States House of Representatives from 1895 to 1921 and was the second blind, religious leader to hold this position.
 * Florence Riddick Boys (1873-1963), journalist, suffragist, and state official, lived in Plymouth from 1904 to 1963.

Entertainers

 * Raymond Walburn was born in Plymouth but moved to Oakland, California to pursue an acting career. He acted in films from 1916 to 1955.
 * Nick and Will Kubley of Plymouth were involved in Kidz Bop. Kidz Bop makes kid-friendly versions of popular songs. Afterwards they would go on to form Passafire, a group that makes nursery rhyme versions of reggae songs.

Athletes and Coaches

 * Noble Kizer played football at the University of Notre Dame under coach Knute Rockne from 1922 to 1924. Stood as Purdue University's head football coach from 1930 to 1936. Kizer was inducted into the Indiana Football Hall of Fame in 1977.
 * Steve Yoder was born in Plymouth and graduated from Plymouth High School in 1958. Yoder went on the Illinois Wesleyan University where he pursued basketball and baseball. He began his coaching career prior to receiving his master's degree by coaching a junior high basketball team in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Yoder became Plymouth High School's head basketball coach in 1967 and was named District One Coach of the Year after his final year at Plymouth in 1973. In 1975, after serving as Furman University's assistant coach, he returned to Indiana where he became Penn High School head coach. However, he became Ball State University's assistant coach the year after, and their head coach the next year. Yoder held the head coaching position at Ball State University from 1977 to 1982. He stood as head coach at the University of Wisconsin–Madison for the next ten years before he went to work for the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks as a scout.
 * Scott Skiles graduated from Plymouth High School in 1982 then went on to play basketball for and graduate from Michigan State University in 1986. He has played for Milwaukee Bucks, Indiana Pacers, Orlando Magic, Washington Bullets, Philadelphia 76ers, and PAOK Thessaloniki (Greek basketball league). He coached for the Phoenix Suns, Chicago Bulls, Milwaukee Bucks, and Orlando Magic. His playing career lasted from 1986 to 1997; his coaching career began in 1997. On December 30, 1990 Skiles broke the single-game assist record while playing for the Orlando Magic. He had 30 assists vs. the Denver Nuggets and the record stands to this day.
 * Morgan Uceny born in Plymouth graduated from Cornell University in 2007 as a four-time All-American. Won the National Title for the 1500m which qualified her for the 2012 Olympics in London.

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Crane, Indiana

Crane is a town in Perry Township, Martin County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 166 at the 2020 census. The community is adjacent to the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division.

History
Crane was originally known as "Burns City Ammunition Depot", and under the latter name was founded in 1940. In 1943, the community was renamed "Crane", in honor of William M. Crane, first chief of the Navy Bureau of Ordnance.

Geography
Crane is located in the northwest corner of Martin County. The western border of the town follows the Daviess County line. The Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division occupies the areas east of Crane (a visitor center lies within the town). Indiana State Road 558 passes through the southern part of Crane, connecting the town with U.S. Route 231 to the west. Interstate 69 passes just north of Crane.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Crane has a total area of 0.12 sqmi, all of it recorded as land. Culpepper Branch has its headwaters in Crane and flows southeast to First Creek, which turns and flows west to join the White River at Newberry.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 184 people, 80 households, and 43 families living in the town. The population density was 1533.3 PD/sqmi. There were 109 housing units at an average density of 908.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.7% White and 3.3% Asian.

There were 80 households, of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.3% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 46.3% were non-families. 43.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 3.12.

The median age in the town was 39.4 years. 26.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.5% were from 25 to 44; 26.7% were from 45 to 64; and 16.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 203 people, 89 households, and 54 families living in the town. The population density was 1,705.4 PD/sqmi. There were 112 housing units at an average density of 940.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.04% White, 0.49% Asian, and 2.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.49% of the population.

There were 89 households, out of which 24.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.3% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.1% under the age of 18, 2.0% from 18 to 24, 21.2% from 25 to 44, 28.6% from 45 to 64, and 21.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $36,250, and the median income for a family was $45,625. Males had a median income of $33,750 versus $27,500 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,853. About 9.6% of families and 13.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 3.0% of those 65 or over.

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Loogootee, Indiana

Loogootee is a city in Perry Township, Martin County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 2,601 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Loogootee was established in 1853, when it was certain that a new railroad line would be extended to that point. The post office at Loogootee has been in operation since 1857. The town's name is considered the hardest to name to prounce in the US.

Etymology
Several etymologies of the place name have been proposed. One would make it an Anglicization of the French name Le Gaultier. However, the most likely explanation is that Loogootee is a compound word honoring both Thomas Lowe, engineer of the first train through the town; and Thomas Nesbe Gootee (1797–1870), owner of the land where the town was built.

Geography
Loogootee is located on the western side of Martin County and the western border of the city is the Daviess County line.

Several U.S. highways pass through the center of Loogootee. U.S. Routes 50 and 150 follow Broadway through the city, while U.S. Route 231 enters from the north on John F. Kennedy Avenue, joins Routes 50 and 150 on Broadway south of the city center, then turns south on its own alignment. US 50 and 150 lead east 7 mi to Shoals, the Martin county seat, and west 15 mi to Washington, while US 231 leads north 24 mi to Bloomfield and south 21 mi to Jasper. Indiana State Road 550 leads southeast from Loogootee 10 mi to Lacy.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Loogootee has a total area of 1.57 sqmi, of which 0.004 sqmi, or 0.25%, are water. The city drains northeast toward Boggs Creek and southwest toward Friends Creek, both of which are southeast-flowing tributaries of the East Fork of the White River, part of the Wabash River watershed.

The city is located in the 8th District of Indiana (map) and served by U.S. Representative Larry Bucshon.

Climate
Loogootee has a humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification Dfa) Summers are hot and humid, winters are cool to cold. Average temperatures range from 19 degrees Fahrenheit to 68 °F. On average, the warmest month is July. The highest recorded temperature was 104 °F in 1954. The average coolest month is January. The lowest recorded temperature was −23 °F in 1994. The maximum average precipitation occurs in May.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,751 people, 1,206 households, and 709 families residing in the city. The population density was 1752.2 PD/sqmi. There were 1,324 housing units at an average density of 843.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.3% White, 0.1% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 1,206 households of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.4% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.2% were non-families. 37.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.95.

The median age in the city was 40.4 years. 23.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.4% were from 25 to 44; 28.1% were from 45 to 64; and 17.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,741 people, 1,226 households, and 712 families living in the city. The population density was 1,750.5 PD/sqmi. There were 1,337 housing units at an average density of 853.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.05% White, 0.04% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 0.04% from other races, and 0.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.40% of the population.

There were 1,226 households, out of which 67.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 83.4% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.9% were non-families. 10.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.20 and the average family size was 4.04.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 35.7% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 22.6% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,492, and the median income for a family was $37,625. Males had a median income of $30,660 versus $21,490 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,321. About 13.1% of families and 16.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.2% of those under age 18 and 10.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education and sports

Loogootee has three schools in its district: Loogootee Elementary (PreK-4), Loogootee Middle School (5-8), and Loogootee High School (9-12). The mascot is a lion. The school colors are black and old gold. The school song is "Washington and Lee Swing". Loogootee has a long-standing, proud tradition of high school basketball. It is the home of the winningest high school basketball coach in state history, Jack Butcher, who had a career record of 806-250 (all at Loogootee High School). Butcher led Loogootee basketball to two state finals appearances under the single-class state tournament (1970 & 1975). Loogootee's latest boys' basketball sectional title was in 2012, which began a run that ended with Loogootee High School's first state championship in any sport. Loogootee boasts rivalries with area schools, North Daviess and Barr-Reeve. The Lions own the all-time series against both schools, and the rivalry with Barr-Reeve has recently been considered the state's best high school rivalry by several media outlets. The boys' basketball program has had an impressive winning record for many years. In the past fifty years, only three seasons have finished with below .500 records. Loogootee's boys' tennis program has also gained notoriety after winning twelve straight sectional titles under the guidance of Coach Rick Graves. Additionally, the girls' tennis program won seven consecutive sectional titles from 2004-2010 under coach Mike Tippery. The volleyball team was state runner-up for three consecutive years (2005–2007)and also in 2012.

The town has a lending library, the Loogootee Public Library. The library is part of the Evergreen Indiana Library Consortium and the eIndiana Digital Consortium, which allow members to obtain books and eBooks from any member library.

Notable people

 * Nathan Kimball, brevet major general in the Union Army during the American Civil War
 * Ann Joseph Morris, nun and beekeeper
 * L. Brooks Patterson, county executive of Oakland County, Michigan
 * Carolyn Sherif, social psychologist
 * Patrick Summers, conductor; Artistic and Music Director of the Houston Grand Opera

Economy
A large number of the residents of Loogootee are employed with the federal government and government contractors at Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division, 10 mi north of town.

Transportation
Loogootee is the point of intersection of two major US highways, U.S. Route 231 and U.S. Route 50

US Highways

 * [[Image:US 231.svg|25px]] U.S. Route 231
 * [[Image:US 50.svg|25px]] U.S. Route 50
 * [[Image:US 150.svg|25px]] U.S. Route 150

Indiana State Roads (local references)

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Shoals, Indiana

Shoals is a town in Center and Halbert townships and the county seat of Martin County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 677 at the 2020 census.

Shoals is best known for the Jug Rock, the only free-standing table rock formation east of the Mississippi River.

History
Shoals was originally called "Memphis", and under the latter name was platted in 1844. The post office at Shoals has been in operation since 1869.

A lynching took place at the county courthouse and jail. The Archer boys were accused of torturing and killing a local farmer and were hanged from trees in front of the jail in 1886.

Shoals is known for making mother of pearl buttons during the early 20th century. They were made out of mussels from the White River.

Geography
Shoals is located south of the center of Martin County. The East Fork of the White River flows through the center of town, running south and west to join the White River northeast of Petersburg.

U.S. Routes 50 and 150 pass through the center of Shoals as 4th Street, leading west 7 mi to Loogootee, the only city in the county. US 50 leads northeast 24 mi to Bedford, while US 150 leads southeast 22 mi to Paoli.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Shoals has a total area of 1.92 sqmi, of which 1.82 sqmi are land and 0.10 sqmi, or 4.95%, are 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, Shoals has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 756 people, 376 households, and 189 families living in the town. The population density was 422.3 PD/sqmi. There were 418 housing units at an average density of 233.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.4% White, 0.3% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 376 households, of which 23.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 32.7% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 49.7% were non-families. 46.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.01 and the average family size was 2.81.

The median age in the town was 47.1 years. 20.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.8% were from 25 to 44; 27.3% were from 45 to 64; and 24.6% 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 807 people, 377 households, and 214 families living in the town. The population density was 448.0 PD/sqmi. There were 420 housing units at an average density of 233.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.52% White, 0.87% African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.12% from other races, and 1.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.49% of the population.

There were 377 households, out of which 19.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.1% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.0% were non-families. 38.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.01 and the average family size was 2.65.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 17.0% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 22.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $23,750, and the median income for a family was $31,964. Males had a median income of $30,865 versus $21,696 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,234. About 14.6% of families and 20.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.0% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
Shoals' major employers are the gypsum mines that were discovered in the mid-20th century. Two major mines employ more than 400 workers. The National Gypsum mine is located 2 mi east of Shoals and is the United States' deepest at 515 ft.

Education
The town has a lending library, the Shoals Public Library. Public education is administered by Shoals Public Schools.

Notable people

 * Frank Gilkison, justice of the Indiana Supreme Court

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Amboy, Indiana

Amboy is a town in Jackson Township, Miami County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 317 at the 2020 census, down from 384 in 2010.

History
Amboy was platted in 1867, when the Pan Handle Railroad was extended to that point. A post office has been in operation at Amboy since 1868.

Geography
Amboy is located in southeastern Miami County. Indiana State Road 19 passes through the town as its Main Street, leading northwest 14 mi to Peru, the county seat, and southeast 4 mi to Converse.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Amboy has a total area of 0.34 sqmi, all of it recorded as land. Honey Creek passes through the northwest side of the town, flowing north to Pipe Creek, which runs northwest to the Wabash River at Lewisburg.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 384 people, 151 households, and 114 families living in the town. The population density was 1097.1 PD/sqmi. There were 169 housing units at an average density of 482.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.6% White, 0.5% African American, 1.0% Asian, 1.0% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 151 households, of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.3% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.5% were non-families. 21.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10% 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 2.96.

The median age in the town was 40.5 years. 23.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24% were from 25 to 44; 24.8% were from 45 to 64; and 19.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 360 people, 147 households, and 113 families living in the town. The population density was 1,017.8 PD/sqmi. There were 158 housing units at an average density of 446.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.06% White, 0.28% Asian, 1.39% from other races, and 0.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.11% of the population.

There were 147 households, out of which 27.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.7% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.1% were non-families. 20.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.81.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 21.9% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 20.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $41,397, and the median income for a family was $45,000. Males had a median income of $40,500 versus $21,094 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,503. About 4.2% of families and 7.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.8% of those under age 18 and 11.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Amboy residents are served by the Converse-Jackson Township Public Library in Converse.

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Bunker Hill, Indiana

Bunker Hill is a town in Pipe Creek Township, Miami County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 814 at the 2020 census, down from 888 in 2010.

History
Bunker Hill was platted in 1851 by James Myers, John Duckwall and Alexander Galbraith.

A post office opened in 1859. The Pan Handle Railroad came to Bunker hill in 1868.

Geography
Bunker Hill is located in southern Miami County. Indiana State Road 218 passes through the center of town, leading west 1 mi to U.S. Route 31 and east 7 mi to State Road 19 at Santa Fe. Grissom Air Reserve Base is one mile west of Bunker Hill, across U.S. 31. Peru, the Miami county seat, is 8 mi north of Bunker Hill.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Bunker Hill has an area of 0.39 sqmi, all land. Pipe Creek, a northwest-flowing tributary of the Wabash River, runs along the northern border of the town.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 888 people, 366 households, and 249 families living in the town. The population density was 2114.3 PD/sqmi. There were 445 housing units at an average density of 1059.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 93.7% White, 1.6% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population.

There were 366 households, of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.4% were married couples living together, 15.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.0% were non-families. 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.87.

The median age in the town was 37.4 years. 25.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.9% were from 25 to 44; 25.3% were from 45 to 64; and 14.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 987 people, 397 households, and 277 families living in the town. The population density was 2,262.6 PD/sqmi. There were 423 housing units at an average density of 969.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 94.93% White, 1.32% African American, 0.51% Native American, 0.61% Asian, 0.10% from other races, and 2.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.11% of the population.

There were 397 households, out of which 36.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.9% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.0% were non-families. 27.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 29.1% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $36,154, and the median income for a family was $44,861. Males had a median income of $34,722 versus $22,625 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,000. About 3.3% of families and 7.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.7% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over.

School Districts
Maconaquah High School competes in the Three Rivers Conference (TRC) for athletics.
 * Maconaquah School Corporation (K-12)

Notable people

 * Tod Sloan, jockey; born in Bunker Hill
 * Tavis Smiley, talk show host; grew up in Bunker Hill

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Denver, Indiana

Denver is a town in Jefferson Township, Miami County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 478 at the 2020 census.

Denver is served by North Miami Schools.

History
Denver was laid out in 1872 when the Eel River Railroad was extended to that point. The town was named after Denver, Colorado. The post office at Denver has been in operation since 1869.

Geography
Denver is located in northern Miami County. Indiana State Road 16 passes through the town as Harrison Street, leading east 3 mi to Chili and west 8 mi to Twelve Mile. Peru, the Miami county seat, is 9 mi to the south.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Denver has a total area of 0.24 sqmi, all land. The Eel River passes just south of the town, and Weesau Creek, a tributary, touches the western boundary of the town in two places. The Eel River flows southwest to the Wabash River at Logansport.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 482 people, 177 households, and 133 families living in the town. The population density was 2095.7 PD/sqmi. There were 194 housing units at an average density of 843.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.8% White, 0.2% African American, 0.6% Native American, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 177 households, of which 41.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.9% were non-families. 20.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.13.

The median age in the town was 37.6 years. 29.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.4% were from 25 to 44; 25.3% were from 45 to 64; and 12.7% 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 541 people, 189 households, and 158 families living in the town. The population density was 2,318.0 PD/sqmi. There were 200 housing units at an average density of 856.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.89% White, 0.55% Native American, and 0.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.37% of the population.

There were 189 households, out of which 48.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.0% were married couples living together, 16.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.9% were non-families. 13.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 30.9% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 34.2% from 25 to 44, 18.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $36,250, and the median income for a family was $36,985. Males had a median income of $29,286 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,224. About 5.0% of families and 9.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.8% of those under age 18 and 4.9% of those age 65 or over.

title: Denver, Indiana


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Macy, Indiana

Macy is a town in Allen Township, Miami County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 199 at the 2020 census.

History
Macy was laid out in 1860 at the time the railroad arrived in the neighborhood. The community was originally known as "Lincoln", but when it was discovered that there was already another Lincoln in Cass County, the name was changed in order to prevent confusion in the mail system. The namesake of Macy was David Macy, president of the Indianapolis, Peru and Chicago Railway. The post office at Macy has been in operation since 1880.

Geography
Macy is located in northern Miami County 15 mi north-northwest of Peru, the county seat, and 9 mi southeast of Rochester.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Macy has a total area of 0.12 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 209 people, 76 households, and 57 families living in the town. The population density was 1607.7 PD/sqmi. There were 88 housing units at an average density of 676.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.1% White, 0.5% African American, 0.5% Native American, and 1.0% from two or more races.

There were 76 households, of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 10.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.0% were non-families. 17.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.05.

The median age in the town was 39.6 years. 25.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.5% were from 25 to 44; 29.2% were from 45 to 64; and 14.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.2% male and 49.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 248 people, 82 households, and 62 families living in the town. The population density was 1,755.5 PD/sqmi. There were 94 housing units at an average density of 665.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.18% White, 0.40% Native American, 0.40% Asian, 0.40% from other races, and 1.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.61% of the population.

There were 82 households, out of which 42.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.0% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.2% were non-families. 18.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.02 and the average family size was 3.51.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 33.9% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 34.3% from 25 to 44, 14.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 115.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.3 males.

The median income for an average household in the town was $37,188, and the median income for a family was $41,667. Males had a median income of $32,321 versus $15,750 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,692. None of the families and 2.6% of the population were living below the poverty line.

Notable persons

 * Ruth Riley, basketball player with the Detroit Shock of the WNBA
 * The Lane Sisters, actresses and singers; two of the four were born in Macy

title: Macy, Indiana


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Mexico, Indiana

Mexico is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Jefferson Township, Miami County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 915 at the 2020 census.

History
Mexico was platted in 1834. The community's name probably commemorates the Mexican War of Independence. Mexico was established along an Indian trail bordering the Eel River. This trail became the Michigan Road, the first road in Miami County. Sitting along the Michigan Road was the River House Inn, owned by the parents of Indiana poet Dulciana Minerva Mason, which was at the time the only stopping point between Indianapolis and Michigan City. The post office at Mexico has been in operation since 1837.

Geography
Mexico is located northwest of the center of Miami County. The center of the community is 0.7 mi east of U.S. Route 31, which forms the western border of the CDP. US 31 leads north 18 mi to Rochester and south 23 mi to Kokomo. Peru, the Miami county seat, is 5 mi to the southeast via North Mexico Road.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Mexico CDP has a total area of 5.56 sqmi, of which 0.07 sqmi, or 1.28%, are water. The Eel River runs through the CDP, east and south of the town center; it continues southwest to the Wabash River at Logansport.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 984 people, 402 households, and 297 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 179.6 PD/sqmi. There were 416 housing units at an average density of 75.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 98.27% White, 0.30% African American, 0.71% Native American, 0.10% Pacific Islander, and 0.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.51% of the population.

There were 402 households, out of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.7% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.1% were non-families. 22.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 21.1% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 28.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.5 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $49,234, and the median income for a family was $55,776. Males had a median income of $37,778 versus $26,389 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $19,150. About 2.9% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen or sixty-five or over.

title: Mexico, Indiana


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Peru, Indiana

Peru is a city in, and the county seat of, Miami County, Indiana, United States. It is 73 mi north of Indianapolis. The population was 11,073 at the 2020 census, making it the most populous community in Miami County. Peru is located along the Wabash River and is part of the Kokomo-Peru Combined Statistical Area.

Residents of Peru usually pronounce the name of Peru like the name of the nation of Peru as it is commonly pronounced in American English. Elderly Hoosiers commonly use the archaic pronunciation of.

History
On August 18, 1827, Joseph Holman bought land near the confluence of the Mississinewa and Wabash rivers from Jean Baptiste "Pechewa" (Wildcat) Drouet de Richardville, the chief of the Miami people. The sale was approved on March 3, 1828, by President John Quincy Adams. On March 12, 1829, Holman had the land surveyed and laid out the town of Miamisport.

Peru was founded in 1834 by William N. Hood, who had bought 210 acre of land from Miamisport's founder Joseph Holman five years earlier. By 1835, court was being held in Peru rather than Miamisport, and the name "Miamisport" quietly disappeared as Peru became the dominant community in the area. Frances Slocum was reunited with members of her family near Peru in 1837, after nearly sixty years of living among Native Americans.

Early in the 20th century, Peru was home to a pioneering automobile maker, Model Automobile Company; like many other early automobile manufacturers, Model did not survive.

In 1913, Peru suffered a massive flood, the worst of its time. Between March 24 and March 27, 6 in of rain fell on Peru, and sent water from the Wabash and Mississinewa rivers rushing down its streets at speeds of 20 mph, destroying everything in its path. Before the flood of 1913, Peru was a busy town, full of activity and jobs, with 15,000 inhabitants, 100 factories, a trolley service, railroads, a new hospital (Duke's), a circus (which employed 1,000 people on the road), and a new concrete bridge (largest of its kind in the world at the time). The total loss for Peru was estimated at $3,000,000 (1913 figures). Many people died, as well as many of the circus animals.

Public enemy John Dillinger and his gang robbed the Peru police department armory on October 21, 1933. They acquired one Thompson submachine gun, two Winchester rifles, two shotguns, four .38 revolvers and a half-dozen bulletproof vests.

On June 23, 1972, Martin J. McNally hijacked American Airlines Flight 119 while in flight from St. Louis to Tulsa. After receiving a ransom of $502,500, he jumped out of the back of the Boeing 727 in what was the ninth copycat hijacking in the style of D. B. Cooper. The entire ransom as well as a weapon were found near Peru. A fingerprint led to his arrest. The money was found in a 45 lb sealed canvas mail bag by local farmer Lowell Elliott while he was working in his soybean field. Another farmer, Ronald Miller, discovered a Spitfire submachine gun in his corn field when a blade hit it while applying liquid nitrogen fertilizer.

The movie Little Big Top, which starred Sid Haig, was shot and directed in the town of Peru by Peru native Ward Roberts who also wrote the movie. Scenes show the famous drive up to the "Mr. Weenie" restaurant and the Circus building.

The Brownell Block/Senger Dry Goods Company Building, James Omar Cole House, Miami County Courthouse, Peru High School Historic District, and Shirk-Edwards House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Circuses
Peru was the winter headquarters for several famous circuses, including Hagenbeck–Wallace, Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, and others. The International Circus Hall of Fame is located in Peru. Annually during the third week of July, the Peru Amateur Circus holds performances for the whole week, ending with the Circus City Festival and Parade. All of the performers are amateurs, ranging in age from 7 to 21 years. Peru is also the home of the world's only remaining manufacturer of steam calliopes.

Mariya Rasputina, daughter of Grigori Rasputin, was mauled by a bear in Peru while working for the Hagenback-Wallace Circus, but survived.

Geography
Peru is located in north-central Indiana, in central Miami County, 14 mi west of Wabash and 16 mi east of Logansport. Indianapolis, the state capital, is 73 mi to the south, and South Bend is 71 mi to the north.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Peru has a total area of 5.14 sqmi, of which 5.06 sqmi are land and 0.09 sqmi, or 1.69%, are water. The Wabash River flows east to west through the city, south of the downtown area. Across the river, within the city limits, is the neighborhood of South Peru. The Mississinewa River joins the Wabash 1 mi east (upstream) of the city limits. Peru is the largest town or city in Miami County and is the site of the tribal headquarters of the Miami Nation.

Peru's water treatment plant tested negative for PFC in September 2015.

Highways
The business route of U.S. Route 31 runs north–south through Peru on North Broadway and West Main Street. The business route of U.S. Route 24 runs east–west through the town on East and West Main Street. Current U.S. 24 follows a four-lane bypass 1.5 mi north of downtown, while current U.S. 31 is a four-lane highway 3 mi west of downtown. The Peru city limits extend north as far as U.S. 24 and then west along that highway as far as its interchange with U.S. 31.

Indiana State Road 19 passes through the center of Peru on Chili Avenue, North Benton Street, East Main Street, and South Broadway. It leads north 8 mi to Chili and southeast 14 mi to Amboy. State Road 124 (East Riverside Drive) leads east from South Peru 27 mi to Mount Etna.

Rail
Peru was a stop on Wabash Railroad trains between St. Louis and Detroit. The last train on that line was the Wabash Cannon Ball in 1971. The last Amtrak service was in 1986 when the Chicago–Cincinnati–New York City Cardinal was rerouted out of the town.

Air
Peru Municipal Airport, operated by the city, is located approximately 5 mi to the northwest of downtown.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 11,417 people, 4,791 households, and 2,961 families living in the city. The population density was 2234.2 PD/sqmi. There were 5,704 housing units at an average density of 1116.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.1% White, 2.5% African American, 1.3% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% of the population.

There were 4,791 households, of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.0% were married couples living together, 14.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.2% were non-families. 33.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% 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 2.96.

The median age in the city was 39 years. 24.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.1% were from 25 to 44; 27% were from 45 to 64; and 15.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 12,994 people, 5,410 households, and 3,397 families living in the city. The population density was 2,815.5 PD/sqmi. There were 5,943 housing units at an average density of 1,287.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.71% White, 2.95% African American, 1.52% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, and 1.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.32% of the population.

There were 5,410 households, out of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.1% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.2% were non-families. 32.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,668, and the median income for a family was $39,440. Males had a median income of $31,631 versus $20,440 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,497. About 9.5% of families and 11.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.0% of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The city has a lending library, the Peru Public Library.

Notable people

 * Mary Newbury Adams, suffragist and education advocate
 * Richard Antrim, Medal of Honor recipient
 * Alfred Bergman, former five-sport letterman at Notre Dame
 * Arthur Bergman, football player and coach
 * Arthur G. Elvin, engineer, businessman, and the former mayor of 2 New York cities
 * Frank Fetter, economist
 * Albert Fredrick Ottomar Germann (1886–1976) and Frank Erhart Emmanuel Germann (1887–1974), physical chemists
 * Bob Gibbs, Former Congressman from Ohio
 * Emmett Kelly, circus clown, Ringling Brothers Circus, International Circus Hall of Fame, actor
 * Kyle Macy, former basketball player and coach; raised in Peru
 * Keith O'Conner Murphy, singer and songwriter, member of the Rockabilly Hall of Fame
 * Ole Olsen, comedian and member of Olsen and Johnson
 * B. J. Penn, briefly served as United States Secretary of the Navy in 2009
 * Cole Porter, songwriter; born in Peru
 * Ralph Richeson, actor
 * Emil Schram, president of the New York Stock Exchange
 * G. David Thompson (1899–1965), investment banker, industrialist, and modern art collector
 * Robert Edward Weaver, artist, professor emeritus Herron School of Art, Indianapolis
 * Nancy Wilson-Pajic, artist, named Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters by the French Ministry of Culture
 * John Ross Woodring, newspaper editor
 * Carol Lou Woodward, pianist
 * Amy Shuman, HR specialist, former cheerleader, and childhood friend of Jessica Alba

title: Peru, Indiana