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Marengo, Indiana

Marengo is a town in Liberty Township, Crawford County, Indiana, United States. The population was 829 at the 2020 census. One of the tourist attractions and sources of revenue for the town is Marengo Cave, a U.S. National Landmark.

History
Marengo was originally called Big Springs, and under the latter name was platted in 1839.

The name Marengo commemorates the Battle of Marengo.

Marengo was devastated by an F3 tornado in 2004, resulting in damage to nearly 75 percent of the town and the death of one resident.

Marengo High School was located in Marengo until the consolidation of the schools into Crawford County High School.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Marengo has a total area of 0.77 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 828 people, 354 households, and 213 families living in the town. The population density was 1075.3 PD/sqmi. There were 408 housing units at an average density of 529.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 95.4% White, 0.1% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.5% Pacific Islander, 0.5% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 354 households, of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.8% were married couples living together, 15.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.8% were non-families. 36.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 3.02.

The median age in the town was 36.2 years. 26.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24% were from 25 to 44; 24% were from 45 to 64; and 14.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 829 people, 363 households, and 218 families living in the town. The population density was 1,083.5 PD/sqmi. There were 403 housing units at an average density of 526.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.31% White, 0.24% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 0.60% from other races, and 0.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.09% of the population.

There were 363 households, out of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.2% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.9% were non-families. 35.0% 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 2.28 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $23,542, and the median income for a family was $32,019. Males had a median income of $27,109 versus $19,211 for females. The per capita income for the town was $11,194. About 13.6% of families and 23.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.9% of those under age 18 and 26.1% of those age 65 or over.

Trivia

 * The movie Madison (2001), starring Jim Caviezel and Jake Lloyd, shot a scene in downtown Marengo.
 * The movie Fire from Below (2008), starring Kevin Sorbo, filmed at Marengo Cave.
 * The Marengo Warehouse and Distribution Center, an underground facility, has space leased by the United States Department of Defense as well as the Centers for Disease Control, whose contract specified that the contents of their space did not have to be revealed to the warehouse management.

Points of interest

 * Marengo Cave
 * Patoka Lake
 * Sycamore Springs
 * Hoosier National Forest
 * Hemlock Cliffs
 * Wyandotte Caves

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Milltown, Indiana

Milltown is a town in Whiskey Run Township in Crawford County, Indiana and in Blue River and Spencer townships in Harrison County. The population was 818 at the time of the 2010 census.

History
Milltown was laid out in 1839. The community was named from the presence of a mill.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Milltown has a total area of 1.41 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 818 people, 340 households, and 221 families living in the town. The population density was 580.1 PD/sqmi. There were 396 housing units at an average density of 280.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.7% White, 0.1% Native American, 0.4% Asian, and 1.8% from two or more races.

There were 340 households, of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.0% were non-families. 32.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.02.

The median age in the town was 39.2 years. 24.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.9% were from 25 to 44; 26.9% were from 45 to 64; and 17.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 932 people, 369 households, and 260 families living in the town. The population density was 662.2 PD/sqmi. There were 408 housing units at an average density of 289.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.85% White, 0.64% Native American, and 1.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.54% of the population.

There were 369 households, out of which 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.3% were non-families. 23.8% 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 2.51 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $37,344, and the median income for a family was $41,339. Males had a median income of $31,125 versus $22,625 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,746. About 8.2% of families and 13.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.9% of those under age 18 and 13.6% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Charles Wilson Greene, professor of physiology and pharmacology
 * Richard D. Young, former member of the Indiana Senate

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Alfordsville, Indiana

Alfordsville is a town in Reeve Township, Daviess County, Indiana, United States. The population was 101 at the 2010 census.

History
Alfordsville was laid out in 1845. It was named for James Alford, a pioneer settler.

A post office was established at Alfordsville in 1856, and it was discontinued in 1968.

Geography
Alfordsville is situated in a hilly area in southeastern Daviess County, northwest of Jasper. County Road 650 connects the town with U.S. Route 231 to the east. The Glendale Fish and Wildlife Area, which includes Dogwood Lake, lies to the west of Alfordsville.

According to the 2010 census, Alfordsville has a total area of 0.07 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 101 people, 37 households, and 29 families residing in the town. The population density was 1442.9 PD/sqmi. There were 42 housing units at an average density of 600.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 99.0% White and 1.0% from two or more races.

There were 37 households, of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.3% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 21.6% were non-families. 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.17.

The median age in the town was 38.8 years. 24.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.7% were from 25 to 44; 29.6% were from 45 to 64; and 13.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 52.5% male and 47.5% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 112 people, 44 households, and 30 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,638.4 PD/sqmi. There were 46 housing units at an average density of 672.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 100.00% White.

There were 44 households, out of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.1% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.8% were non-families. 31.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.8% under the age of 18, 10.7% from 18 to 24, 21.4% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $54,375, and the median income for a family was $55,000. Males had a median income of $37,500 versus $19,531 for females. The per capita income for the town was $21,111. There were 9.4% of families and 18.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including 25.6% of under eighteens and 50.0% of those over 64.

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Cannelburg, Indiana

Cannelburg is a town in Barr Township, Daviess County, Indiana, United States. The population was 135 at the 2010 census.

History
Cannelburg was platted in 1872, and named for the cannel coal mined in the area.

Geography
Cannelburg is concentrated along Main Street, which runs northward perpendicular to U.S. Route 50/U.S. Route 150. Loogootee lies to the east, and Montgomery lies to the west.

According to the 2010 census, Cannelburg has a total area of 0.19 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 135 people, 57 households, and 41 families residing in the town. The population density was 710.5 PD/sqmi. There were 58 housing units at an average density of 305.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 99.3% White and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 57 households, of which 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.6% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.1% were non-families. 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.85.

The median age in the town was 44.2 years. 21.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20% were from 25 to 44; 28.1% were from 45 to 64; and 20% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 53.3% male and 46.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 140 people, 51 households, and 42 families residing in the town. The population density was 747.3 PD/sqmi. There were 54 housing units at an average density of 288.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 100.00% White.

There were 51 households, out of which 43.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.7% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.6% were non-families. 17.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.9% 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 3.07.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 33.6% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $37,917, and the median income for a family was $37,917. Males had a median income of $32,083 versus $16,458 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,674. There were 20.9% of families and 14.9% of the population living below the poverty line, including 11.8% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

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Elnora, Indiana

Elnora is a town in Elmore Township, Daviess County, Indiana, United States. The population was 640 at the 2010 census.

History
Elnora was platted in 1885 when the railroad was extended to that point. It was named for Elnora Griffith, wife of an early merchant.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Elnora has a total area of 0.95 sqmi, all land.

Post-secondary education

 * Elnora Bible Institute (EBI), a ministry of Biblical Mennonite Alliance

Junior-senior high schools

 * North Daviess Junior-Senior High School

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 640 people, 249 households, and 164 families living in the town. The population density was 673.7 PD/sqmi. There were 308 housing units at an average density of 324.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.9% White, 0.5% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.

There were 249 households, of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.8% were married couples living together, 16.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.1% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.18.

The median age in the town was 39.4 years. 26.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.1% were from 25 to 44; 28.2% were from 45 to 64; and 16.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 46.6% male and 53.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 721 people, 294 households, and 201 families living in the town. The population density was 761.7 PD/sqmi. There were 330 housing units at an average density of 348.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.47% White, 0.28% Native American, 0.97% from other races, and 0.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.97% of the population.

There were 294 households, out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.6% were non-families. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.1% 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 2.96.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.1% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 20.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $27,321, and the median income for a family was $34,750. Males had a median income of $29,028 versus $16,875 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,337. About 14.4% of families and 17.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.4% of those under age 18 and 14.1% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Bill Yeoman, American football player and coach in the United States.

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Montgomery, Indiana

Montgomery is a town in Barr Township, Daviess County, Indiana, United States. The population was 792 at the 2020 census.

History
Montgomery was laid out in 1865 by Valentine B. Montgomery. Montgomery was a station and shipping point on the Ohio and Mississippi Railway.

St Peter's church is one of the oldest Catholic parishes in Indiana. The first church was a log-cabin built in 1818, followed by frame church in 1823. In 1841, bishop Célestine Guynemer de la Hailandière gave the parish and the land to French priest and missionary Edward Sorin, CSC who came with seven Brothers of the Congregation of Holy Cross. At the time the property consisted in 160-acre tract of land, the frame church with two additional small rooms, and two log cabins. One cabin was used as a school conducted by Charles Rother who took the name Brother Joseph. In the early months of 1842, Sorin started to conceive the idea of founding a college, although one was already present in Vincennes (the College of St. Gabriel, which failed soon after). Sorin thought of founding the college there in St Peters, but he met the opposition of the bishop who lamented that this was not in the original plans and it conflicted with the existence of St. Gabriel's college. However, the bishops also stated that he was not against a founding of a college elsewhere, provided that this effort would not prevent him his Brothers from accomplishing their education duties. Near the end of October the bishop offered Sorin certain lands at the furthermost limits of the diocese in South Bend. Sorin left St. Peters and proceeded to found the University of Notre Dame.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 343 people, 137 households, and 95 families living in the town. The population density was 1429.2 PD/sqmi. There were 157 housing units at an average density of 654.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 99.4% White and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.

There were 137 households, of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.5% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.7% were non-families. 27.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.06.

The median age in the town was 36.6 years. 25.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.3% were from 25 to 44; 29.3% were from 45 to 64; and 11.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.4% male and 49.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 368 people, 140 households, and 100 families living in the town. The population density was 1,527.7 PD/sqmi. There were 153 housing units at an average density of 635.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 99.18% White, 0.27% African American, 0.27% Native American, and 0.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.82% of the population.

There were 140 households, out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.9% were non-families. 23.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 31.8% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $36,944, and the median income for a family was $44,205. Males had a median income of $29,107 versus $17,206 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,156. About 5.8% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.6% of those under age 18 and 14.9% of those age 65 or over.

Gasthof Village
The town has a sizable Amish population. Local Catholics run the Gasthof Amish Village. The village features various shops offering furniture, blankets, and other handmade goods created by the Amish.

Notable people

 * Harry Endicott Indy car driver
 * Bill Endicott Indy car driver

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Odon, Indiana

Odon is a town in Madison Township, Daviess County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,354 at the 2010 census.

History
Odon was originally called Clarksburg, and under the latter name was laid out in 1846. In 1880 the name was changed to Odon. Odon was incorporated in 1885.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Odon has a total area of 0.96 sqmi, of which 0.95 sqmi (or 98.96%) is land and 0.01 sqmi (or 1.04%) is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,354 people, 603 households, and 347 families living in the town. The population density was 1425.3 PD/sqmi. There were 686 housing units at an average density of 722.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.3% White, 0.6% Native American, 0.3% Asian, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.3% of the population.

There were 603 households, of which 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.3% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.5% were non-families. 39.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.89.

The median age in the town was 45.1 years. 23.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.4% were from 25 to 44; 26.2% were from 45 to 64; and 24% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 45.6% male and 54.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,376 people, 601 households, and 378 families living in the town. The population density was 1,458.4 PD/sqmi. There were 652 housing units at an average density of 691.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.62% White, 0.15% African American, 0.44% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.15% from other races, and 0.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.87% of the population.

There were 601 households, out of which 25.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.9% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.1% were non-families. 35.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 21.9% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 23.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $34,667, and the median income for a family was $42,813. Males had a median income of $31,438 versus $20,833 for females. The per capita income for the town was $20,020. About 8.7% of families and 11.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.1% of those under age 18 and 9.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Odon is served by the North Daviess Junior-Senior High School.

The town has a free lending library, the Odon Winkelpleck Public Library.

Notable people

 * Joe Dawson (racing driver) - winner of second Indianapolis 500
 * Frank Douglas Garrett (born 1944) - university dean, speaker, author and basketball player
 * Herb Henderson - football player, coach, and official.
 * John Poindexter - National Security Advisor in 1985 and director of DARPA for much of 2003.

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Plainville, Indiana

Plainville is a town in Steele Township, Daviess County, Indiana, United States. The population was 476 at the 2010 census. The former high school mascot was the Plainville Midgets.

History
Plainville was laid out in 1855. It was likely named from the flatness of the land.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Plainville has a total area of 0.35 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 476 people, 194 households, and 132 families residing in the town. The population density was 1360.0 PD/sqmi. There were 219 housing units at an average density of 625.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.7% White, 0.4% African American, 1.1% Asian, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4% of the population.

There were 194 households, of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.5% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.0% were non-families. 29.4% 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 2.41 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the town was 39.4 years. 27.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24% were from 25 to 44; 25.9% were from 45 to 64; and 18.1% 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 513 people, 210 households, and 145 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,555.3 PD/sqmi. There were 231 housing units at an average density of 700.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.25% White, 0.78% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.39% from other races, and 0.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.34% of the population.

There were 210 households, out of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.1% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.5% were non-families. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 20.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $37,969, and the median income for a family was $45,455. Males had a median income of $30,865 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,335. About 8.3% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.4% of those under age 18 and 13.3% of those age 65 or over.

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Washington, Indiana

Washington is a city in Daviess County, Indiana. The population was 12,017 at the time of the 2020 census. The city is the county seat of Daviess County. It is also the principal city of the Washington, Indiana Micropolitan Statistical Area, which comprises all of Daviess County and had an estimated 2017 population of 31,648.

History
Washington was platted in 1815. It was named from Washington Township.

The railroad was built through Washington in 1857. By 1889, it was a major depot and repair yard for the Ohio and Mississippi Railroad. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad took over the line in 1893. During this time, the railroad employed over 1,000 workers.

On November 17, 2013, an EF2 tornado tore through the western edge of the city destroying 20 homes and severely damaging 20 others.

The Magnus J. Carnahan House, Daviess County Courthouse, Thomas Faith House, Robert C. Graham House, Dr. John A. Scudder House, Washington Commercial Historic District, and Dr. Nelson Wilson House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
W According to the 2010 census, Washington has a total area of 4.767 sqmi, of which 4.73 sqmi (or 99.22%) is land and 0.037 sqmi (or 0.78%) is water.

Climate
Washington has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen classification Cfa), with four distinct seasons. Winters are cool to chilly with moderate snowfall, while summers are warm and humid.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 11,509 people, 4,558 households, and 2,849 families living in the city. The population density was 2433.2 PD/sqmi. There were 5,067 housing units at an average density of 1071.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 89.2% White, 1.1% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 6.4% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.6% of the population.

There were 4,558 households, of which 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.8% were married couples living together, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.5% were non-families. 31.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age in the city was 37.3 years. 25.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24% were from 25 to 44; 25.2% were from 45 to 64; and 15.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 11,380 people, 4,658 households, and 2,897 families living in the city. The population density was 2,404.0 PD/sqmi. There were 5,077 housing units at an average density of 1,072.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.30% White, 0.91% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.39% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 2.20% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.15% of the population.

There were 4,658 households, out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.9% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.8% were non-families. 33.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.5% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,055, and the median income for a family was $37,713. Males had a median income of $30,570 versus $19,306 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,721. About 9.8% of families and 14.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.3% of those under age 18 and 10.4% of those age 65 or over.

Transit
Washington Transit System operates bus service in the city on weekdays.

Highways

 * - Interstate 69 bypasses the city to the east.
 * / - US 50 and US 150 Bypass the city to the south.
 * - SR 57 runs through downtown and runs north to Plainville, and south to Petersburg
 * - SR 257 begins southeast of the city at the US 50/150 Bypass, and runs south to Otwell

Education
The town has a free lending library, the Washington Carnegie Public Library.

Washington Community Schools include:
 * Washington High School
 * Washington Junior High School
 * Helen Griffith Elementary
 * Lena Dunn Elementary
 * North Elementary School
 * Veale Elementary School

Arts and culture
Washington still retains a number of architecturally historical buildings. The Helphenstine House, built in 1847, displays Greek Revival architecture styles. The Robert C. Graham House was owned by an Indiana car manufacturer and was built in 1912. It is an example of Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie School of Architecture and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It has marble fireplaces, crystal-glass French windows, a billiards room and parquet floors. On Main Street of Washington is the Daviess County Historical Society Museum, a collection of history related to Daviess County and Indiana. The museum features a funeral practices exhibit, a military history room, an art gallery, a Civil War display with an 1855 slave collar and a Civil War era regimental flag, a school room, and an archives room for genealogists as well as a gift shop.

The Washington Browns was a minor league baseball team in Washington that played in the Class C Central League in 1897 and were immediately preceded by the Washington Giants, who were members of the Independent level 1896 Kentucky-Indiana League.

Notable people

 * Eric Bassler, member of the Indiana Senate
 * Charles "Bud" Dant, musician
 * David "Big Dave" DeJernett, basketball player
 * Don C. Faith, Jr., United States Army officer
 * Esther G. Frame (1840-1920), Quaker minister and evangelist
 * Chuck Harmon, baseball player
 * Anthony R. Jones, United States Army lieutenant general
 * Leo Klier, basketball player
 * Patrick Summers, conductor
 * Ruth Sherman Tolman, clinical psychologist with the Office of Strategic Services
 * Charles Thorn, string theorist
 * Cody Zeller, basketball player
 * Luke Zeller, basketball player
 * Tyler Zeller, basketball player

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Aurora, Indiana

Aurora is a city in Center Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, United States. The population was 3,750 at the 2010 census.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Aurora has a total area of 3.087 sqmi, of which 2.76 sqmi (or 89.41%) is land and 0.327 sqmi (or 10.59%) is water.

History
Aurora was platted in 1819. It was named for Aurora, the goddess of dawn in Roman mythology. Aurora was incorporated in 1848.

Aurora is known for its historic downtown area and the ornate Hillforest mansion built for Thomas Gaff who earned his fortune shipping goods on the Ohio River by steamboat. The mansion was designed by architect Isaiah Rogers and was completed in 1855 in the Italian Renaissance style. The design is symmetrical. Details include deep overhangs, arched windows and balconies and porches. Hillforest was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1992.

In addition to Hillforest, the Aurora City Hall, Aurora Methodist Episcopal Church, Aurora Public Library, Downtown Aurora Historic District, First Evangelical United Church of Christ, First Presbyterian Church, George Street Bridge, Lewis Hurlbert, Sr. House, Leive, Parks and Stapp Opera House, Levi Stevens House, and George Sutton Medical Office are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 3,750 people, 1,472 households, and 936 families living in the city. The population density was 1358.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,647 housing units at an average density of 596.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.5% White, 0.5% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.

There were 1,472 households, of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.3% were married couples living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.4% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.11.

The median age in the city was 36.2 years. 26.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.5% were from 25 to 44; 25.3% were from 45 to 64; and 12.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 3,965 people, 1,592 households, and 1,022 families living in the city. The population density was 1,428.2 PD/sqmi. There were 1,716 housing units at an average density of 618.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.59% White, 0.10% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.25% from other races, and 0.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.61% of the population.

There were 1,592 households, out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.4% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.8% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,500, and the median income for a family was $39,331. Males had a median income of $32,058 versus $24,671 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,587. About 9.4% of families and 10.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.3% of those under age 18 and 12.3% of those age 65 or over.

Government
The government consists of a mayor and a city council. The mayor is elected in citywide vote. The city council consists of five members. Four are elected from individual districts. One is elected at-large.

Current elected officials

 * Mayor: Mark A. Drury
 * Clerk Treasurer: Benny Turner
 * Council District 1: Sherry Love
 * Council District 2: Joey Turner
 * Council District 3: Terry Hahn
 * Council District 4: Kyle Runge
 * Council At Large: Patrick Schwing

Education
The town has a free lending library, the Aurora Public Library District.

Notable people

 * Kirtley Baker (1869–1927) - Major League Baseball player.
 * Stephen Bechtel Sr. (1900–1989) - Former president of Bechtel Corporation
 * Elmer Davis (1890–1958) - Director of the Office of War Information in World War II; Peabody Award recipient.
 * Elias Selah Holliday (1842–1936) - Served 4 terms in the United States House of Representatives.
 * Jesse Lynch Holman (1774–1842) - Helped plat the town of Aurora in 1819. Appointed by President Andrew Jackson to the U.S. District Court for the District of Indiana.
 * William S. Holman (1822–1897) - Born in Aurora at Veraestau, the home built by his father, Jesse Lynch Holman. He was elected to 10 terms in the United States House of Representatives.
 * Lonnie Mack (1941–2016), an influential rock guitar soloing pioneer, was born and raised in the area, and is buried in Aurora.
 * Anna Meyer (Born 1928) - At age 15, one of the youngest players to sign a contract with the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.
 * Harry Emerson Rowbottom (1884–1934) - Served 3 terms in the United States House of Representatives from Indiana's 1st congressional district.
 * John Q. Tufts (1840–1902) - Born in Aurora in 1840, his family moved to Iowa in 1852.  He was elected as a Republican to represent Iowa's 2nd congressional district in the United States House of Representatives.

 * William K Slayback. Born in Aurora,Indiana-1939.

~Attended Aurora High school where he received 16 varsity Letters. Basketball,Football,Baseball,Track. First player to achieve that.- ~went to Unuof Kentucky for basketball, then transferred to Indiana University and then transferred again to Franklin College because freshman didn’t play at Indiana back then. ~ 1960 He led all Indiana college Basketball players in scoring, averaging 26 PPG ~Set single game, season and career scoring records. ~ NAIA All-American. ~Coaching at Aurora High School for 20 year and holds 258 victories. ~Franklin College Basketball Hall of Fame-1998 ~South Dearborn/Aurora high school hall of fame. ~Dearborn county all century team ~2006 Inductee Indiana basketball Hall of fame for playing and for coaching.

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Bright, Indiana

Bright is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Dearborn County, Indiana, United States. The population was 5,814 at the 2020 census.

History
A post office was established at Bright in 1847, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904.

At least since the 1980s, Bright has been transformed from a small town to an exurb of Cincinnati.

Geography
Bright is located in northeastern Dearborn County in Logan, Harrison, and Miller townships. The eastern edge of the Bright CDP follows the Indiana–Ohio border. Harrison, Ohio, is 4 mi to the northeast via Jamison Road, and downtown Cincinnati is 27 mi to the east.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Bright CDP has a total area of 32.6 km2, of which 0.05 sqkm, or 0.15%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,405 people, 1,770 households, and 1,493 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 377.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,811 housing units at an average density of 126.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 98.43% White, 0.41% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.30% from other races, and 0.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.63% of the population.

There were 1,770 households, out of which 46.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.4% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.6% were non-families. 12.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.05 and the average family size was 3.36.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 31.7% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 6.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.4 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $63,813, and the median income for a family was $66,639. Males had a median income of $41,923 versus $27,917 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $22,401. About 1.6% of families and 1.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.8% of those under age 18 and 2.6% of those age 65 or over.

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Dillsboro, Indiana

Dillsboro is a town in Clay Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, United States. As of 2020, the population is 1,360.

History
Dillsboro was laid out in 1830. It was named for James Dill, a general in the War of 1812 and local resident.

The Dillsboro post office, established in 1837, was spelled Dillsborough until 1893.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Dillsboro has a total area of 1 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, Dillsboro has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,327 people, 520 households, and 320 families living in the town. The population density was 1327.0 PD/sqmi. There were 580 housing units at an average density of 580.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.6% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.5% Pacific Islander, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.2% of the population.

There were 520 households, of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.8% were married couples living together, 14.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.5% were non-families. 34.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.6% 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 2.95.

The median age in the town was 42.2 years. 23.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.6% were from 25 to 44; 21.2% were from 45 to 64; and 24.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 44.6% male and 55.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,436 people, 550 households, and 352 families living in the town. The population density was 1,421.6 PD/sqmi. There were 584 housing units at an average density of 578.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.19% White, 0.07% African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.14% Pacific Islander, 0.42% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.11% of the population.

There were 550 households, out of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.5% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.0% were non-families. 31.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.7% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 18.5% from 45 to 64, and 24.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 81.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $28,462, and the median income for a family was $38,750. Males had a median income of $31,196 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,984. About 8.9% of families and 10.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.6% of those under age 18 and 7.6% of those age 65 or over.

Buildings
The Hopewell Presbyterian Church building dates from 1888, although the congregation was formed in 1818 and formally organized in 1828. The building is a classic example of home-based architecture - complete with tiffany glass windows and hand-made pews.

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Greendale, Indiana

Greendale is a city in Dearborn County, Indiana, United States. The population was 4,602 at the 2020 census, up 82 since the 2010 Census.

History
Greendale was laid out in 1852, but the plat was not recorded until 1883. Greendale likely took its name from Greendale Cemetery.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Greendale has a total area of 5.785 sqmi, of which 5.71 sqmi (or 98.7%) is land and 0.075 sqmi (or 1.3%) is water.

2020 census
As of the 2020 Census, there were 4,602 people, 1,976 total households, and 1,711 families living in the City of Greendale, Indiana. The median age of people in Greendale is 43. The median household income is $70,668.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,520 people, 1,809 households, and 1,241 families living in the city. The population density was 791.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,942 housing units at an average density of 340.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.6% White, 1.0% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 1,809 households, of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.9% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.4% were non-families. 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.02.

The median age in the city was 40.1 years. 24.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25% were from 25 to 44; 28.4% were from 45 to 64; and 15.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,296 people, 1,781 households, and 1,212 families living in the city. The population density was 710.5 PD/sqmi. There were 1,852 housing units at an average density of 306.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.91% White, 0.58% African American, 0.07% Native American, 0.49% Asian, 0.02% from other races, and 0.93% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.33% of the population.

There were 1,781 households, out of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.9% were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $45,926, and the median income for a family was $55,713. Males had a median income of $40,192 versus $23,176 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,452. About 3.0% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.6% of those under age 18 and 8.9% of those age 65 or over.

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Hidden Valley, Indiana

Hidden Valley is a private residential community in Dearborn County, Indiana, United States. For statistical purposes it is a census-designated place (CDP), with a population of 5,387 at the 2010 census, up from 4,417 at the 2000 census.

History
The community and lake were built by land developer James Jacob Rupel, who was active in the Greater Dayton area and Indiana for over 50 years and the former owner of Centre City Building and the Carillon House in downtown Dayton. He was the developer of Hidden Valley Lake, several subdivisions near Rocky Fork State Park in Highland County, Ohio, the Valley Woods community in Greendale, Indiana, and the Country Squire Lakes community in North Vernon, Indiana.

Geography
Hidden Valley is located in eastern Dearborn County within Miller and Lawrenceburg townships. It is bordered to the south by the city of Greendale and to the east by the Ohio state line. Downtown Cincinnati is 23 mi to the east.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Hidden Valley CDP has a total area of 11.4 km2, of which 10.7 km2 is land and 0.7 km2, or 6.12%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,417 people, 1,542 households, and 1,318 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,047.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,599 housing units at an average density of 379.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.83% White, 0.27% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.50% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.34% from other races, and 0.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.82% of the population.

There were 1,542 households, out of which 40.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.3% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.5% were non-families. 10.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.9% 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 3.10.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 28.1% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 31.8% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 7.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $70,444, and the median income for a family was $72,892. Males had a median income of $46,168 versus $31,968 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $25,464. About 2.9% of families and 2.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.0% of those under age 18 and 3.1% of those age 65 or over.

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Lawrenceburg, Indiana

Lawrenceburg is a city and the county seat of Dearborn County, Indiana, United States. The population was 5,129 at the 2020 census. It is the largest city in Dearborn County. Lawrenceburg is in southeast Indiana, on the Ohio River west of Cincinnati.

History
Founded in 1802, Lawrenceburg was named for the maiden name of the wife of founder Samuel C. Vance.

In the 19th century, Lawrenceburg became an important trading center for riverboats on the Ohio River.

The Dearborn County Courthouse, Downtown Lawrenceburg Historic District, Hamline Chapel United Methodist Church, the Liberty Theatre, the Dunn Home, The Daniel S. Major House, and Vance-Tousey House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
The City of Lawrenceburg is located in the Ohio River Valley and is situated on the banks of the Ohio River. Lawrenceburg is located on the west side of the Greater Cincinnati, Ohio tri-state metro area.

According to the 2010 census, Lawrenceburg has a total area of 5.21 sqmi, of which 4.94 sqmi (or 94.82%) is land and 0.27 sqmi (or 5.18%) is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 5,042 people, 2,057 households, and 1,142 families living in the city. The population density was 1020.6 PD/sqmi. There were 2,313 housing units at an average density of 468.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.5% White, 3.0% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 2,057 households, of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 31.4% were married couples living together, 17.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.5% were non-families. 39.1% 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 2.26 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the city was 35.5 years. 24.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.6% were from 25 to 44; 24.1% were from 45 to 64; and 14.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,685 people, 1,914 households, and 1,140 families living in the city. The population density was 956.1 PD/sqmi. There were 2,162 housing units at an average density of 441.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.81% White. The two largest ethnic groups in Lawrenceburg and Lawrenceburg Township are 29% German Americans, and 19% Irish Americans, 4.18% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.45% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.32% from other races, and 1.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.85% of the population.

There were 1,914 households, of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.2% were married couples living together, 18.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.4% were non-families. 34.4% 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 2.28 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 11.5% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,306, and the median income for a family was $37,978. Males had a median income of $31,543 versus $21,985 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,656. About 10.3% of families and 14.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.9% of those under age 18 and 23.8% of those age 65 or over.

Industry
Lawrenceburg was home to the Tanner's Creek Generating Station, now AEP (Tanner's Creek Generating Station has been demolished).

Lawrenceburg has had a long history with whiskey production, earning the city the nickname Whiskey City, U.S.A. MGP Indiana, formerly Seagram's, operates within Lawrenceburg, and distills various alcoholic spirits.

Another industry located within Lawrenceburg is Anchor Glass Container (formerly Thatcher Glass).

Lawrenceburg is also home to Perfect North Slopes, a ski area located off Route 1. It boasts hills for skiing, snowboarding, and snowing tubing.

Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg (formerly Argosy Casino) is found in Lawrenceburg, and is the closest Indiana riverboat casino to downtown Cincinnati.

Education
The Lawrenceburg School District consists of the Lawrenceburg Primary School, Central Elementary, Greendale Middle School, Lawrenceburg Highschool and St. Lawrence Catholic School.

The city has a free lending library, the Lawrenceburg Public Library District. Lawrenceburg residents may also obtain a library card at the Aurora Public Library in Aurora.

Notable people

 * Henry Ward Beecher, minister and abolitionist, had his first church here in the 1830s.
 * Henry G. Blasdel, first Governor of Nevada; born near Lawrenceburg.
 * George P. Buell, Union general during the Civil War.
 * Winfield T. Durbin, 25th Governor of Indiana; born in Lawrenceburg.
 * James B. Eads, engineer and inventor; born in Lawrenceburg.
 * Gunnar Garfors, record-breaking traveler, was an exchange student in Lawrenceburg.
 * Nick Goepper, freestyle skier for Olympic Team USA
 * James H. Lane, Union general during the Civil War and U.S. Senator from Kansas; born in Lawrenceburg.
 * Billy McCool, MLB All-Star pitcher, was raised in Lawrenceburg.
 * Albert G. Porter, 19th Governor of Indiana from 1881 to 1885.
 * John Coit Spooner, Wisconsin politician and lawyer, was born in Lawrenceburg.

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Moores Hill, Indiana

Moores Hill is a town in Sparta Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, United States. The population was 597 at the 2010 census.

History
Platted in 1839 by Adam Moore and Andrew Stevens, it originally contained nine lots adjacent to Moore's gristmill. The community was originally known as Moores Mill, but postal authorities misspelled it Moores Hill, and the name stuck.

Many early settlers in the town were Methodist families from Delaware and the shore of Maryland. The first mercantile business was established by Samuel Herron.

Moores Hill and its citizens are the subjects of the 1941 volume ''Pop. 359, a book of poems self-published by Indianapolis Star'' columnist Carl Wilson under the pseudonym Tramp Starr.

Carnegie Hall of Moores Hill College and Moores Hill United Methodist Church are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Landmarks
Carnegie Hall was built in 1908 as part of Moores Hill College (now the University of Evansville). It has been used as an academic building, and has also housed an elementary and high school. It is now a museum.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Moores Hill has a total area of 0.54 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, Moores Hill has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 597 people, 223 households, and 155 families living in the town. The population density was 1105.6 PD/sqmi. There were 252 housing units at an average density of 466.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.8% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.3% of the population.

There were 223 households, of which 36.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.5% were non-families. 26.0% 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 2.68 and the average family size was 3.22.

The median age in the town was 37.5 years. 28.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.2% were from 25 to 44; 26.7% were from 45 to 64; and 10.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 47.4% male and 52.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 635 people, 218 households, and 178 families living in the town. The population density was 1,336.7 PD/sqmi. There were 234 housing units at an average density of 492.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.32% White, 0.47% African American, 1.10% Native American, 0.47% from other races, and 0.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.10% of the population.

There were 218 households, out of which 50.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.3% were married couples living together, 19.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.9% were non-families. 12.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 35.6% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 18.1% from 45 to 64, and 7.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $38,295, and the median income for a family was $38,875. Males had a median income of $36,597 versus $20,875 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,832. About 12.2% of families and 17.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.2% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Walt Justis, baseball player
 * E. J. Pennington, automotive pioneer
 * Janet Rumsey, baseball player

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St. Leon, Indiana

St. Leon or Saint Leon is a town in Kelso Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, United States. The population was 678 at the 2010 census.

History
A post office was established at St. Leon in 1852, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1955. The town was likely named for St. Leon Bembo.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, St. Leon has a total area of 6.989 sqmi, of which 6.98 sqmi (or 99.87%) is land and 0.009 sqmi (or 0.13%) is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 678 people, 252 households, and 182 families living in the town. The population density was 97.1 PD/sqmi. There were 263 housing units at an average density of 37.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.1% White, 0.1% African American, 0.6% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.3% of the population.

There were 252 households, of which 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.1% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.8% were non-families. 24.2% 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 2.69 and the average family size was 3.23.

The median age in the town was 36.2 years. 26.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.9% were from 25 to 44; 26.2% were from 45 to 64; and 13.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 387 people, 133 households, and 109 families living in the town. The population density was 54.0 PD/sqmi. There were 139 housing units at an average density of 19.4 per square mile (7.5/km$2$). The racial makeup of the town was 99.74% White and 0.26% Asian.

There were 133 households, out of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.4% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.3% were non-families. 15.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.25.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.1% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $39,821, and the median income for a family was $52,000. Males had a median income of $42,500 versus $19,107 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,225. About 5.7% of families and 8.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.6% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Education
St. Leon, Indiana, is served by East Central High School which draws from many surrounding areas as well.

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West Harrison, Indiana

West Harrison is a town in Harrison Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, United States. The population was 289 at the 2010 census.

History
Settlers at West Harrison found numerous mounds constructed by Indians. West Harrison was laid out in 1813, the same year its twin city of Harrison, Ohio, was founded.

Geography
West Harrison is located just across the Indiana state line from Harrison, Ohio. The two towns are divided by State Street.

According to the 2010 census, West Harrison has a total area of 0.228 sqmi, of which 0.22 sqmi (or 96.49%) is land and 0.008 sqmi (or 3.51%) is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 289 people, 136 households, and 68 families living in the town. The population density was 1313.6 PD/sqmi. There were 174 housing units at an average density of 790.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 99.0% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, and 0.3% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.3% of the population.

There were 136 households, of which 21.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 30.1% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 50.0% were non-families. 43.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age in the town was 42.2 years. 17.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.7% were from 25 to 44; 32.9% were from 45 to 64; and 12.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 52.6% male and 47.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 284 people, 142 households, and 70 families living in the town. The population density was 3,120.3 PD/sqmi. There were 151 housing units at an average density of 1,659.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 99.30% White, 0.35% Native American, and 0.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.70% of the population.

There were 142 households, out of which 25.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 31.0% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 50.7% were non-families. 46.5% 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 2.00 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 22.2% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 33.8% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 118.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $21,500, and the median income for a family was $23,750. Males had a median income of $32,344 versus $20,313 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,667. About 32.4% of families and 31.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 47.3% of those under the age of eighteen and 17.9% of those 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Lonnie Mack, virtuoso blues-rock guitar pioneer.

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Greensburg, Indiana

Greensburg is a city in and the county seat of Decatur County, Indiana, United States. The population was 12,312 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Greensburg was laid out in 1822. The founder, Thomas Hendricks Sr.'s wife being a native of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, caused the name to be selected.

Greensburg's founder Col. Thomas Hendricks was a veteran of War of 1812.

The historic Wilderwood house built by the Union Army Civil War Brevet Brigadier General Colonel John T. Wilder sits on 1.13 acres at 446 East Main Street (Greensburg, Ind.). This fine house built in 1893 is listed on the register of historic places. It features a widow's walk or roofwalk designed by General Wilder for his wife Martha Jane Stewart.

The first post office at Greensburg opened in 1823, but the name of the post office was spelled Greensburgh until 1894.

Michigan Road was completed in 1837, bringing more people to settle and visit the growing town. After the Cincinnati, Indianapolis, and St. Louis Railroad was completed in 1853, the town boomed. Agriculture, foundries, millineries, wholesale grocers, and other businesses took advantage of Greenburg's strategic rail position.

At the beginning of the twentieth century, race relations in Greensburg worsened, leading to the expulsion of African Americans from the city after race riots against them in 1906 and 1907. According to James W. Loewen, Greensburg then was for decades a sundown town, a town that was purposely all-white.

The Historical Society of Decatur County established a museum in 1976 in a historic former residence. The museum underwent an expansion and renovation in 2006, providing better facilities for storage, record keeping, and exhibits. Visits to the Historical Society Museum and a Pioneer Day event provide students an interactive learning experience on the life of the area's first settlers. Another school enrichment project allows students to research historic buildings, focusing on the age, architecture, use and other information that would help place the structure within the community's story. The results are then condensed onto bronze plaques placed on the exterior of the buildings. The incentive package included $5,000 to offset moving expenses, a year's membership to the local co-working space and YMCA, gift cards to the seasonal farmers market, tickets throughout the year to productions at the local playhouse, home-cooked meals and a program called "Grandparents on Demand", which offered babysitting hours and a stand in on Grandparents Day at school.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Greensburg has a total area of 9.315 sqmi, of which 9.27 sqmi (or 99.52%) is land and 0.045 sqmi (or 0.48%) is water.

Climate
Greensburg is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. Temperatures are high and can lead to warm, oppressive nights. Summers are usually somewhat wetter than winters, with much of the rainfall coming from convectional thunderstorm activity. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Cfa" (Humid Subtropical Climate).

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 11,492 people, 4,661 households, and 2,927 families living in the city. The population density was 1239.7 PD/sqmi. There were 5,185 housing units at an average density of 559.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.1% White, 0.4% African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.3% Asian, 0.9% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% of the population.

There were 4,661 households, of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were married couples living together, 13.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.2% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% 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 2.98.

The median age in the city was 37 years. 25% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.4% were from 25 to 44; 24.5% were from 45 to 64; and 15.6% 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 10,260 people, 4,178 households, and 2,778 families living in the city. The population density was 2,140.4 PD/sqmi. There were 4,420 housing units at an average density of 922.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.57% White, 0.08% African American, 0.16% Native American, 1.39% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.10% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.62% of the population.

There were 4,178 households, out of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.5% were non-families. 28.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39, and the average family size was 2.92.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.6% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $38,029, and the median income for a family was $45,439. Males had a median income of $31,662 versus $24,605 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,829. About 8.0% of families and 11.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 12.1% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
Honda Motor Company operates an automobile manufacturing plant (Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC) along Interstate 74 in Greensburg. This facility, also called Indiana Auto Plant or IAP, is the largest employer in the city as of 2023. Honda purchased 1,700 acre at the northwest edge of Greensburg in 2006. Mass production of the Honda Civic (eighth generation) sedan commenced at IAP on October 9, 2008. A second shift was added in fall 2011. Production capacity was increased by 25% to accommodate the start of production of the Civic hybrid in early 2013. In 2018, Honda invested US$32.5 million to expand its plant with a new 19,200 square-foot building for new in-house subassembly of vehicles’ front end module, including radiator and cooling fan.

As of September 2021, IAP employs over 2,700 people and produces the eleventh-generation Honda Civic hatchback, the fifth-generation Honda CR-V, and the third-generation Honda Insight. The Acura ILX was also assembled at IAP from 2012 to 2015 until production was transferred to Honda's plant in Marysville, Ohio. The Acura ILX hybrid became the first hybrid model built by Honda in North America. Honda has been exporting IAP assembled Civics to Mexico, Latin America, the Caribbean, and the U.S. territories of Puerto Rico, Guam and Saipan since 2009.

Delta Faucet Company has operated a manufacturing facility in the city since 1958. In addition to faucet components, Delta's Greensburg plant also produces bath tubs and shower fixtures.

Landmarks
The Bromwell Wire Works, Decatur County Courthouse, Greensburg Carnegie Public Library, Greensburg Downtown Historic District, Bright B. Harris House, Jerman School, and Knights of Pythias Building and Theatre are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Tree on the Courthouse Tower

The Decatur County Courthouse in Greensburg is known for a tree which grows from the top of the Courthouse Tower, giving Greensburg its nickname, "Tree City".

There have been one or more trees growing continually since the first tree was noticed in the early 1870s. Later, other small trees appeared on the clock tower.

County officials were initially concerned that the trees would cause damage to the roof, and a steeplejack was hired in the 1880s to remove some of them. Two trees were left, with one ultimately growing to a height of nearly 15 ft. By the time it died, another tree had appeared.

Today, there are two trees on the tower. During a recent tree trimming a piece of the tree was examined by several Purdue University foresters and they positively identified the tree as a mulberry tree.

The courthouse tree has been recognized worldwide as a regional tourist destination for photography.

Healthcare
Decatur County Memorial Hospital has served the community since 1922. The facility offers a full range of both inpatient and outpatient services including 24/7 Emergency services. Hyperbaric Oxygen Chambers are available in the Center for Wound Healing at DCMH and the Hospital was one of the first in the state to acquire a 128-slice CT scanner. The Hospital Foundation of Decatur County has served to provide financial support for the facility and its programs. Major capital campaigns in 1995 and 2003 helped fund significant growth in the facility. A vertical expansion will add two floors to the 2003 addition including a new medical/surgical unit with all private rooms.

In addition to the main campus the Hospital owns the Medical Arts Plaza at 955 N. Michigan Ave., Greensburg. The 40,000 sqft facility houses the Occupational Health program - "Workwell" and contains a lab, x-ray and the Tree City Medical Partners Physician's Practice as well as space for other physicians.

Transportation
Greensburg is located adjacent to Interstate 74 halfway between Indianapolis and Cincinnati. U.S. Route 421 links Greensburg with Indianapolis to the north and Lexington, Kentucky, to the south. State Road 3 connects Greensburg with Muncie and Fort Wayne to the north and the Indiana suburbs of Louisville, Kentucky, to the south. State Road 46 links the community with Columbus, Bloomington, and Terre Haute to the west and Batesville to the east. Recently a construction project, which has made going east on Interstate 74 from the ramp west of town possible, has been completed.

Greensburg is a likely train stop on the proposed high-speed rail line between Indianapolis and Cincinnati. This line is part of the Midwest Regional Rail Initiative, which is the master plan for a high-speed rail network throughout the midwestern United States.

The Greensburg Municipal Airport consists of a single runway measuring 3343 ft. by 40 ft. There are tentative plans to either expand the current runway or build a new airport elsewhere in Decatur County.

Indianapolis International Airport is located 59 mi from Greensburg, and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is located 66 mi away.

Media
Greensburg has one newspaper, the Greensburg Daily News, which is published Mondays through Saturdays. The paper is owned by CNHI.

Greensburg is also home to 1330 AM 104.3 FM WTRE, a locally owned and operated 500-watt AM/FM radio station that plays country music, local news, and local sports from area high schools.

Notable people

 * Annie Laurie Adams Baird (1864–1916), Author and American missionary in Korea
 * William Cumback (1829–1905), attorney, Civil War Army paymaster, U.S. representative, and 16th lieutenant governor of Indiana
 * Carl G. Fisher (1874–1939), entrepreneur involved with starting Indianapolis Motor Speedway and developing Miami Beach
 * James Bradford Foley (1807–1886), politician elected to Thirty-fifth Congress
 * John Goodnow (1858–1907), United States consul general in Shanghai from 1897 to 1905
 * Marc Griffin (born in 1956), lawyer, world's youngest judge
 * Thomas Hendricks Sr. (1773–1835), veteran of War of 1812, founded Greensburg in 1821, which was named by his wife in 1822; served in Indiana House of Representatives and Indiana State Senate
 * Ezekiel J. Ingersoll (1838–1925), Illinois state representative and businessman
 * Oliver Kessing (1890–1963), the third and last commissioner of the All-America Football Conference
 * Rose McConnell Long (1892–1970), United States senator and the wife of Huey Long; third woman to ever serve in the U.S. Senate
 * Bryant McIntosh (born November 20, 1994), college basketball player for Northwestern Wildcats men's basketball team
 * Alex Meyer (born in 1990), former Major League Baseball player for Los Angeles Angels
 * Dave Robbins, jazz trombonist, composer, and educator
 * Wilbur Shaw (1902–1954), three-time Indianapolis 500 winner and president of Indianapolis Motor Speedway
 * Roy Henry Thorpe (1874–1951), politician elected to 67th United States Congress in 1922
 * Gilbert Van Camp (1814–1900), businessman who founded Van Camp canning company
 * John T. Wilder (1830–1917), Civil War Union General, known for commanding Lightning Brigade and for success at Battle of Chickamauga
 * Aldred Scott Warthin (1866–1931), pathologist known as the "father of cancer genetics"

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Milford, Decatur County, Indiana

Milford is an unincorporated community in Decatur County, Indiana, United States. The population was 121 at the 2000 census. On August 4, 2007, Milford was dissolved into an unincorporated community.

History
Milford was platted in 1835. It was named for the presence of a mill on a ford.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.1 square mile (0.2 km$2$), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 121 people, 48 households, and 37 families in the town. The population density was 1,349.1 PD/sqmi. There were 54 housing units at an average density of 602.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 100.00% White.

Of the 48 households 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.4% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.9% were non-families. 20.8% of households were one person and 6.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.89.

The age distribution was 25.6% under the age of 18, 12.4% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% 65 or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.7 males.

The median household income was $30,781 and the median family income was $31,406. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $19,167 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,506. There were 12.2% of families and 15.9% of the population living below the poverty line, including 3.4% of under eighteens and 11.5% of those over 64.

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Millhousen, Indiana

Millhousen is a town in Marion Township, Decatur County, Indiana, United States. The population was 149 at the 2020 census.

History
Millhousen was platted in 1858, having been settled by a colony of German Catholics. It was named for a town of the same name in Germany. Millhousen is perhaps best known for being the home of the Immaculate Conception Church, one of only four Roman Catholic churches in Decatur County.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Millhousen has a total area of 1.01 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 127 people, 52 households, and 31 families living in the town. The population density was 125.7 PD/sqmi. There were 60 housing units at an average density of 59.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 99.2% White and 0.8% from two or more races.

There were 52 households, of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.4% were non-families. 36.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.10.

The median age in the town was 32.9 years. 28.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 31.5% were from 25 to 44; 22.9% were from 45 to 64; and 11.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 136 people, 55 households, and 38 families living in the town. The population density was 134.3 PD/sqmi. There were 63 housing units at an average density of 62.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 100.00% White.

There were 55 households, out of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were married couples living together, 3.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.1% were non-families. 25.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 20.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $39,250, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $33,333 versus $33,333 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,646. There were 5.0% of families and 2.7% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 12.5% of those over 64.

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St. Paul, Indiana

St. Paul or Saint Paul is a small town on the border of Decatur and Shelby counties in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 1,031 at the 2010 census.

History
St. Paul had its start in the year 1853 by the building of the railroad through that territory. It was named for Jonathan Paul, a pioneer settler.

An old variant name of the community was called Paultown.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, St. Paul has a total area of 0.31 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,031 people, 384 households, and 278 families living in the town. The population density was 3325.8 PD/sqmi. There were 443 housing units at an average density of 1429.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.3% White, 0.3% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.

There were 384 households, of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.6% were non-families. 21.6% 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 2.68 and the average family size was 3.10.

The median age in the town was 35.7 years. 27% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27% were from 25 to 44; 25.3% were from 45 to 64; and 11.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,022 people, 372 households, and 286 families living in the town. The population density was 3,314.7 PD/sqmi. There were 394 housing units at an average density of 1,277.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.95% White, 0.10% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, and 1.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.78% of the population.

There were 372 households, out of which 44.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.6% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.1% were non-families. 18.0% 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 2.75 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 32.0% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 31.9% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 8.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $39,079, and the median income for a family was $42,650. Males had a median income of $31,806 versus $20,670 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,819. About 5.3% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.9% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over.

title: St. Paul, Indiana


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Westport, Indiana

Westport is a town located in Sand Creek Township, Decatur County, Indiana. The population was 1,379 at the 2010 census. A covered bridge, built in 1880, is located about 1.5 miles east of town.

History
Westport was laid out in March 1836. Simeon Sharp and Hockersmith Merryman were the founders of Westport when 20 lots were laid out based around a center point at the intersection of Main and Poplar Streets. The Westport post office was established in 1839, but first spelled West Port.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Westport has a total area of 1.333 sqmi, of which 1.32 sqmi (or 99.02%) is land and 0.013 sqmi (or 0.98%) is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,379 people, 548 households, and 369 families living in the town. The population density was 1044.7 PD/sqmi. There were 653 housing units at an average density of 494.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.5% White, 0.1% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.1% Asian, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 548 households, of which 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% were married couples living together, 14.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.7% were non-families. 27.7% 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 2.52 and the average family size was 3.08.

The median age in the town was 36.4 years. 27.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.1% were from 25 to 44; 23.8% were from 45 to 64; and 14.1% 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 1,515 people, 606 households, and 426 families living in the town. The population density was 1,142.7 PD/sqmi. There were 659 housing units at an average density of 497.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 99.21% White, 0.07% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.20% from other races, and 0.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.20% of the population.

There were 606 households, out of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.7% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.6% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $37,500, and the median income for a family was $47,826. Males had a median income of $31,890 versus $27,621 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,298. About 6.5% of families and 10.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.7% of those under age 18 and 3.0% of those age 65 or over.

title: Westport, Indiana


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Altona, Indiana

Altona is a town in Keyser Township, DeKalb County, Indiana, United States. The population was 197 at the 2010 census.

History
Incorporated in 1906. A post office was established at Altona in 1874, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1913.

Geography
Altona borders the larger city of Garrett.

According to the 2010 census, Altona has a total area of 0.22 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 197 people, 90 households, and 45 families living in the town. The population density was 895.5 PD/sqmi. There were 98 housing units at an average density of 445.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.5% White, 0.5% Native American, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 90 households, of which 24.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.0% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 50.0% were non-families. 46.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 3.24.

The median age in the town was 41.1 years. 20.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.9% were from 25 to 44; 26.4% were from 45 to 64, and 17.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 51.8% male and 48.2% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 198 people, 89 households, and 50 families living in the town. The population density was 787.2 PD/sqmi. There were 90 housing units at an average density of 357.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.99% White, 0.51% African American, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.01% of the population.

There were 89 households, out of which 22.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.6% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.8% were non-families. 39.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 21.2% under the age of 18, 11.6% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $28,958, and the median income for a family was $36,042. Males had a median income of $25,833 versus $26,429 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,530. About 9.4% of families and 12.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.5% of those under the age of eighteen and 4.7% of those sixty-five or over.

title: Altona, Indiana