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Country Club Heights, Indiana

Country Club Heights is a town in Anderson Township, Madison County, Indiana, United States. The population was 98 at the 2020 census.

Geography
Country Club Heights is located is in central Madison County at 40.12528°N, -85.6875°W (40.125408, -85.687556). It is bordered to the southwest by the town of Woodlawn Heights and in all other directions by the city of Anderson. Most notably Country Club Heights is home to Anderson Country Club formed in 1902 and is the 3rd oldest club in the state of Indiana.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Country Club Heights has a total area of 0.29 sqmi, all land. The White River forms the southern border of the town.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 79 people, 35 households, and 26 families living in the town. The population density was 282.1 PD/sqmi. There were 40 housing units at an average density of 142.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 100.0% White.

There were 35 households, of which 14.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.4% were married couples living together, 2.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.7% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.62.

The median age in the town was 57.9 years. 16.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 12.7% were from 25 to 44; 36.7% were from 45 to 64; and 30.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 51.9% male and 48.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 91 people, 39 households, and 32 families living in the town. The population density was 297.8 PD/sqmi. There were 40 housing units at an average density of 130.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 95.60% White, 3.30% African American, 1.10% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.10% of the population.

There were 39 households, out of which 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 79.5% were married couples living together, and 17.9% were non-families. 15.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.56.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 17.6% under the age of 18, 1.1% from 18 to 24, 15.4% from 25 to 44, 44.0% from 45 to 64, and 22.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $97,723, and the median income for a family was $99,211. Males had a median income of $88,136 versus $45,417 for females. The per capita income for the town was $52,273. There were no families and 4.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

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Edgewood, Indiana

Edgewood is a town in Anderson Township, Madison County, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Indianapolis–Carmel–Anderson metropolitan statistical area. The population was 2,053 at the 2020 census.

History
Edgewood was founded in 1916 by General Motors as a suburb for automotive workers.

Geography
Edgewood is located in central Madison County. It is bordered to the north, east, and south by the city of Anderson, the county seat, while to the west it is bordered by Jackson Township. The town of River Forest touches Edgewood at its northeast corner.

Indiana State Road 32 (Nichol Avenue) crosses Edgewood, leading east 2.8 mi to the center of Anderson and west-southwest 15 mi to Noblesville.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Edgewood has a total area of 0.80 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,913 people, 854 households, and 566 families living in the town. The population density was 2361.7 PD/sqmi. There were 912 housing units at an average density of 1125.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 92.9% White, 4.5% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.9% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 854 households, of which 24.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them; 55.4% were married couples living together; 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present; 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present; and 33.7% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.75.

The median age in the town was 47.4 years. 20.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.2% were from 25 to 44; 31.8% were from 45 to 64; and 21.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 47.0% male and 53.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,988 people, 875 households, and 620 families living in the town. The population density was 2,468.9 PD/sqmi. There were 898 housing units at an average density of 1,115.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 95.57% White, 3.37% African American, 0.05% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.20% from other races, and 0.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.25% of the population.

There were 875 households, out of which 24.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them;63.1% were married couples living together; 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present;CEand 29.1% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.73.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 20.3% under the age of 18, 3.8% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 28.1% from 45 to 64, and 22.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $57,857, and the median income for a family was $74,508. Males had a median income of $49,808 versus $31,739 for females. The per capita income for the town was $30,383. About 0.8% of families and 1.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.1% of those under age 18 and 2.8% of those age 65 or over.

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Elwood, Indiana

Elwood is a city in Madison and Tipton counties in the U.S. state of Indiana. The Madison County portion, which is nearly all of the city, is part of the Indianapolis–Carmel–Anderson metropolitan statistical area. The population of Elwood was 8,410 at the 2020 census.

History
Elwood was laid out in 1853 under the name "Duck Creek". It was incorporated as a city in 1891.

A post office was established under the name "Duck Creek" in 1855, was renamed to Elwood in 1869, and has been operating since. The first railroad was constructed in Elwood in 1857.

On August 17, 1940, the Republican National Committee held a formal notification ceremony to recognize Elwood-born Wendell Willkie as its nominee for President of the United States to run against Franklin Roosevelt. Held at Callaway Park on the outskirts of town, the ceremony drew 150,000 people for what would become the largest political rally in American history at the time. People came in 60,000 automobiles, 63 special trains, 300 Pullmans, and 1,200 buses. The Indiana University band led a parade in which 249 other bands also marched in the procession. When Willkie stepped onto the platform, the crowd cheered him for ten minutes before he could begin his speech. However, oppressive heat and Willkie's underwhelming, flat speech left many disappointed by the end of the day.

Sundown town
By the 1880s, Elwood had become a sundown town, prohibiting Black people from residing within the town. In 1897, when a number of Black families attempted to settle in the town and were driven out, The Evening Times in Washington D.C. reported that for more than two decades Black people had not been "permitted to remain any length of time." This prohibition remained in place for most of the 20th century.

At the rally for Wendell Willkie, noted above, which drew around 150,000 people to the city, some prominent Black reporters, such as Marse Callaway of Baltimore, were allowed to briefly stay in a hotel downtown, but others were unable to stay the night due to the community's sundown status. Other Black people were discouraged from attempting to attend the rally at all due to the sundown signs posted at the city limits. These signs and policies remained in place for decades afterwards.

By the late twentieth century sundown policies were less strictly enforced, although as recently as 2002 law enforcement in nearby Marion considered Elwood to still be unwelcoming of Black people. In 2015, after Goshen, Indiana, passed a resolution acknowledging its history as a sundown town, Elwood's own past became a topic of discussion. The mayor of Elwood stated that while he had had no knowledge of the racially exclusionary policies of Elwood's past, he would address them if they were part of Elwood's "lingering reputation".

Geography
Elwood is located in northwestern Madison County. The equivalent of two half-blocks of land in Tipton County are also within the city limits.

Indiana State Road 28 passes through the city as Main Street, leading east 9 mi to Alexandria and west 10 mi to Tipton. State Road 13 (Anderson Street) crosses SR 28 in the center of Elwood; it leads north 10 mi to Point Isabel and south 15 mi to Lapel. State Road 37 crosses the southeast corner of the city limits, leading northeast 23 mi to Marion and southwest 20 mi to Noblesville. Anderson, the Madison county seat, is 17 mi southeast of Elwood by local roads.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Elwood has a total area of 3.97 sqmi, all land. Big Duck Creek flows through the center of town, leading southwest to the White River near Strawtown.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 8,614 people, 3,455 households, and 2,265 families living in the city. The population density was 2284.9 PD/sqmi. There were 4,099 housing units at an average density of 1087.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.7% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 1.0% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.3% of the population.

There were 3,455 households, of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.8% 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 34.4% were non-families. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.02.

The median age in the city was 38.6 years. 25.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.1% were from 25 to 44; 28.1% were from 45 to 64; and 14.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 9,737 people, 3,845 households, and 2,660 families living in the city. The population density was 2,743.1 PD/sqmi. There were 4,179 housing units at an average density of 1,177.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.33% White, 0.05% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.68% from other races, and 0.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.64% of the population.

There were 3,845 households, out of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.8% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,986, and the median income for a family was $36,239. Males had a median income of $31,527 versus $19,947 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,402. About 11.7% of families and 15.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.0% of those under age 18 and 9.4% of those age 65 or over.

Community and culture
The annual Glass Festival, held every third weekend of August, is one way in which the city tries to promote the area's history with natural gas and glass. In the years surrounding the turn of the century, Elwood, along with the nearby towns of Anderson and Gas City, were a common destination for Welsh immigrant families.

Elwood has a public library, a branch of the North Madison County Public Library System.

The Elwood Downtown Historic District was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.

Notable people

 * David Canary, actor
 * Jared Carter, poet
 * Joseph Clancy, 24th director of the U.S. Secret Service
 * James J. Davis, U.S. Secretary of Labor and U.S. senator from Pennsylvania
 * Ryan Keene (aka "Fry Guy"), computer hacker
 * Don Mellett, newspaper editor
 * John Mengelt, professional athlete, NBA
 * Philip Sharp, congressman from Indiana
 * Ray Still, contemporary classical oboist
 * Wallace D. Wattles, writer
 * Edward Willkie, Olympic wrestler
 * Wendell Willkie, 1940 Republican presidential candidate

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Frankton, Indiana

Frankton is a town in Pipe Creek and Lafayette townships, Madison County, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Indianapolis–Carmel–Anderson metropolitan statistical area. The population was 1,775 at the 2020 census.

History
Frankton was laid out in 1853. It was incorporated as a town in 1871.

Geography
Frankton is located in northern Madison County. Indiana State Road 128 passes through the center of town, leading east 6 mi to Indiana State Road 9 and west 4 mi to State Road 13. Anderson, the county seat, is 12 mi to the south, Elwood is 7 mi to the northwest, and Alexandria is 8 mi to the northeast.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Frankton has a total area of 1.06 sqmi, all of it recorded as land. Pipe Creek crosses the northern part of the town, flowing southwest toward the White River at Perkinsville.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,862 people, 732 households, and 531 families living in the town. The population density was 1773.3 PD/sqmi. There were 808 housing units at an average density of 769.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.5% White, 0.4% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.9% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.

There were 732 households, of which 35.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them; 52.9% were married couples living together; 14.6% had a female householder with no husband present; 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present; and 27.5% were non-families. 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the town was 38.2 years. 26.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.3% were from 25 to 44; 26.5% were from 45 to 64; and 14.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,905 people, 752 households, and 560 families living in the town. The population density was 1,888.0 PD/sqmi. There were 782 housing units at an average density of 775.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.85% White, 0.05% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 1.21% from other races, and 0.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.63% of the population.

There were 752 households, out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.0% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.4% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.6% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $39,130, and the median income for a family was $44,474. Males had a median income of $35,750 versus $22,179 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,232. About 6.5% of families and 8.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.5% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Frankton has a public library, a branch of the North Madison County Public Library System.

Arts and culture
The annual Heritage Days Festival, held each year in the fall since 1975, is one way in which the town tries to promote a sense of community. The festival includes a car show, arts, crafts, games, live entertainment and more. The Heritage Days Festival was the recipient of the Best Small Festival Award for 2013.

Notable people

 * Albert Henry Vestal, Republican, U.S. House of Representatives and House Majority Whip 1921 to 1937, was born and raised in Frankton.
 * Isabel Withers (1896–1968), stage, motion picture, and television actress, born in Frankton.

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Ingalls, Indiana

Ingalls is a town in Green Township, Madison County, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Indianapolis–Carmel–Anderson metropolitan statistical area. The population was 2,223 at the 2020 census.

History
Ingalls was platted in 1893. It was named in honor of Melville E. Ingalls, a railroad official.

Geography
Ingalls is located in the southwest corner of Madison County. It is bordered to the north by the towns of Pendleton and Lapel, to the west by the cities of Noblesville and Fishers in Hamilton County, and to the south by the town of Fortville in Hancock County.

U.S. Route 36 runs through the center of Ingalls as Broadway Street, leading northeast 4 mi to the center of Pendleton and southwest 3 mi to the center of Fortville. Interstate 69 runs through a northwestern extension of the town limits, leading northeast 12 mi to Anderson, the Madison county seat, and southwest 26 mi to Indianapolis.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Ingalls has a total area of 3.04 sqmi, of which 0.04 sqmi, or 1.25%, are water. Fall Creek crosses the town north of its center, flowing southwest to join the White River in downtown Indianapolis.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,394 people, 834 households, and 649 families living in the town. The population density was 1585.4 PD/sqmi. There were 907 housing units at an average density of 600.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 92.4% White, 3.0% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 1.4% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.9% of the population.

There were 834 households, of which 51.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them; 53.8% were married couples living together; 15.3% had a female householder with no husband present; 8.6% had a male householder with no wife present; and 22.2% were non-families. 16.7% 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 2.87 and the average family size was 3.15.

The median age in the town was 29.8 years. 32.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 36.3% were from 25 to 44; 16.3% were from 45 to 64; and 7.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.5% male and 50.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,168 people, 422 households, and 335 families living in the town. The population density was 1,703.7 PD/sqmi. There were 452 housing units at an average density of 659.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.86% White, 0.34% African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.09% Asian, and 1.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.03% of the population.

There were 422 households, out of which 39.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.2% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.6% were non-families. 17.3% 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 2.77 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 29.5% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 32.0% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $43,456, and the median income for a family was $50,577. Males had a median income of $35,526 versus $25,700 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,988. About 3.7% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.7% of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those age 65 or over.

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Lapel, Indiana

Lapel is a town in Stony Creek and Green townships, Madison County, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Indianapolis–Carmel–Anderson metropolitan statistical area. The population was 2,325 at the 2020 census, up from 2,068 in 2010.

History
Lapel was platted in 1876 by David Conrad and Samuel Busby when the railroad was extended to that point. The name "Lapel" was chosen because the railroad caused the town to be in the shape of a man's coat lapel.

Geography
Lapel is located in southwestern Madison County. It is bordered to the south by the town of Ingalls, to the southeast by the town of Pendleton, and to the north by unincorporated Fishersburg.

Indiana State Road 13 passes through the center of Lapel as Pendleton Avenue, leading south 9 mi to Fortville and north 15 mi to Elwood. State Road 32 runs along the northern border of the town, leading east-northeast 9 mi to Anderson, the county seat, and west-southwest the same distance to Noblesville. State Road 132 leads southeast from Lapel 7 mi to the center of Pendleton.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Lapel has a total area of 10.37 sqmi, all land. Stony Creek passes just north of the town limits, leading southwest to the White River in Noblesville, while Mud Creek rises as several small headwaters in the undeveloped southern part of the town, flowing southwest to Fall Creek in Lawrence.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,068 people, 803 households, and 578 families living in the town. The population density was 1498.6 PD/sqmi. There were 850 housing units at an average density of 615.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.7% White, 0.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 803 households, of which 38.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 13.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.0% were non-families. 23.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 2.99.

The median age in the town was 37.3 years. 27.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.2% were from 25 to 44; 25.9% were from 45 to 64; and 12.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,855 people, 749 households, and 534 families living in the town. The population density was 2,421.5 PD/sqmi. There were 788 housing units at an average density of 1,028.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.87% White, 0.05% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.05% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.16% from other races, and 0.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.43% of the population.

There were 749 households, out of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.3% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.6% were non-families. 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.5% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $41,389, and the median income for a family was $48,083. Males had a median income of $38,854 versus $24,727 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,887. About 4.8% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.7% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Education
Lapel contains an elementary school, a junior high school and a high school. A new high school building was finished in December 2007. Lapel schools are a part of the Frankton-Lapel School Corporation in central Madison County.

Lapel has a public library, a branch of the Anderson Public Library.

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Markleville, Indiana

Markleville is a town in Adams Township, Madison County, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Indianapolis–Carmel–Anderson metropolitan statistical area. The population was 484 at the 2020 census.

History
Markleville was laid out by John Markle in 1852, and named after him. It was incorporated as a town in 1912.

The site of the Fall Creek Massacre, chronicled by Jessamyn West in her novel Massacre at Fall Creek, is located about a mile from Markleville. A historical marker located just east of Markleville on State Road 38 tells the story of the massacre. In 1824, four men named Hudson, Sawyer, John T. Bridge, Sr. and John Bridge, Jr. were tried and sentenced to death for the murders of eight members of a small group of Seneca Indians, including women and children.

All were publicly hanged except for 18-year-old John Bridge, Jr., who was pardoned on the gallows in person by Indiana Governor J. Brown Ray because of his age. This was the first time in U.S. history that white men were subjected to capital punishment for the murder of Native Americans.

Geography
Markleville is located in southeastern Madison County. Indiana State Road 38 passes through the center of town as Main Street, leading west-northwest 7 mi to Pendleton and east-southeast 14 mi to New Castle. Anderson, the Madison county seat, is 10 mi north of Markleville.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Markleville has a total area of 0.56 sqmi, all land. The town is drained by tributaries of Lick Creek, which flows northward past the west side of town then turns southwest to join Fall Creek, a tributary of the White River, west of Ingalls.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 528 people, 196 households, and 142 families living in the town. The population density was 942.9 PD/sqmi. There were 210 housing units at an average density of 375.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.9% White, 0.2% African-American, 0.2% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 196 households, of which 38.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them. 58.2% were married couples living together.10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.6% were non-families. 22.4% 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 2.69 and the average family size was 3.15.

The median age in the town was 35.7 years. 28.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.3% were from 25 to 44; 23% were from 45 to 64; and 13.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 383 people, 141 households, and 111 families living in the town. The population density was 943.7 PD/sqmi. There were 149 housing units at an average density of 367.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 99.74% White, and 0.26% from two or more races.

There were 141 households, out of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.4% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.6% were non-families. 16.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.5% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 27.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $48,438, and the median income for a family was $50,313. Males had a median income of $30,781 versus $22,981 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,395. None of the families and 0.8% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

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Orestes, Indiana

Orestes is a town in Monroe Township, Madison County, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Indianapolis–Carmel–Anderson metropolitan statistical area. The population was 329 at the 2020 census, down from 414 in 2010.

History
Orestes was founded in 1876 when the railroad was extended to that point. Orestes was incorporated as a town in 1894.

Orestes was a little village known as "Lowrys Switch" until the town board decided to change the name and ask for suggestions for the name. Nathan McMahan sent in his son's name and upon its acceptance, the town became known as Orestes. Orestes McMahan was born on Christmas Day, 1876, and died September 14, 1946. He was a farmer all his life and never married.

Orestes is home to an oak tree that is estimated to be at least 350 years old. For many years the town hosted an annual Oak Tree Festival. It is also home to a Red Gold Tomatoes canning plant.

Geography
Orestes is located in northern Madison County. Indiana State Road 28 runs along the northern border of the town, leading east 3 mi to Alexandria and west 6 mi to Elwood. Anderson, the Madison county seat, is 14 mi to the south.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Orestes has a total area of 0.47 sqmi, all land. Lilly Creek flows past the southeast corner of the town, leading southwest to Pipe Creek just south of the town limits, part of the White River watershed.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 414 people, 148 households, and 114 families living in the town. The population density was 667.7 PD/sqmi. There were 177 housing units at an average density of 285.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 95.7% White, 0.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 2.9% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.8% of the population.

There were 148 households, of which 38.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them;60.1% were married couples living together; 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present; 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present;and 23.0% were non-families. 18.9% 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 2.80 and the average family size was 3.11.

The median age in the town was 35.8 years. 24.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.6% were from 25 to 44; 25.6% were from 45 to 64; and 13.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 51.4% male and 48.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 334 people, 129 households, and 94 families living in the town. The population density was 848.5 PD/sqmi. There were 147 housing units at an average density of 373.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.31% White, 0.30% African American, 0.30% Asian, 1.50% from other races, and 0.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.29% of the population.

There were 129 households, out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.1% were non-families. 22.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.1% under the age of 18, 11.7% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $39,219, and the median income for a family was $39,602. Males had a median income of $30,750 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,037. None of the families and 3.8% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 11.8% of those over 64.

Flag
The current flag of the town of Orestes was designed by town resident Carolyn Shettle and accepted by the Town Board in 1976. The flag consists of three white rings on a blue background with a red flame amidst the rings. The symbolism of the flag and its rings, according to Mrs. Shettle is as follows:

 * The image of a ring itself stands for continuity. There is no beginning and no ending. It stands for the past, present, and future of the Town of Orestes. The rings also are in the form of the letter "o" which stands for Orestes.
 * The three different rings have their own individual meanings:
 * One symbolizes our Delaware American-Indian Heritage.
 * One stands for the Gas Boom from which the Town of Orestes was created.
 * One represents the more than 300-year-old Orestes Oak Tree, which is a point of pride in the town.
 * The flame stands for the Torch of Liberty and also symbolizes the discovery of gas which was the impetus for the creation of the Town of Orestes.
 * The colors of the Flag are red, white, and blue to represent freedom, which the Citizens of Orestes hold dear, but the blue is brighter than normal to overemphasize their love of independence.

Unintentionally, Mrs. Shettle noted that a descending dove, in blue, can be seen in the flame which is a symbol of peace and Christianity.

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Pendleton, Indiana

Pendleton is a town in Fall Creek Township, Madison County, Indiana, United States. The population was 4,717 at the 2020 census, up from 4,253 in 2010.

History
Pendleton was platted in 1830, and incorporated as a town in 1854. It was named for town founder Thomas Pendleton.

Fall Creek Massacre
The Fall Creek Massacre is the name given to the brutal murders of a peaceful group of Seneca and Miami Indians by white settlers. The massacre occurred on March 22, 1824, in Madison County between Fall Creek and Deer Lick Creek. James Hudson's trial was held October 7–9, 1824. Trials of the other men were held in 1825. The trial set an important precedent in recognizing the civil rights of Native Americans. The three men were hanged for their crimes in Pendleton. This marked the first time white men were executed for the murder of Native Americans in the United States. A historical marker in Falls Park marks the place of the hanging. The inscription reads: "Three white men were hung here in 1825 for killing Indians."

Attack on Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass wrote of being attacked by a mob as he promoted the Abolition cause in 1843. His party had erected a platform in nearby woods. A crowd of "rough characters", largely from "Andersonville", tried to silence them, then severely beat them. He defended himself with a stick, but was knocked unconscious. He was nursed back to health over days by the Quaker Neal Hardy and his wife. Douglass never regained full use of his injured hand.

2019 tornado
Pendleton was struck by a strong tornado during the evening of May 27, 2019, during a major tornado outbreak. Moderate damage was reported to the town, with search and rescue efforts beginning that night. The tornado received a rating of high-end EF-2, with winds of 130 mph.

Geography
Pendleton is located in southern Madison County. It is bordered to the north by the city of Anderson, the county seat. It is bordered to the west by the town of Lapel and to the southwest by the town of Ingalls.

Interstate 69 passes through the west side of the town and travels along its northern border, with access from Exits 219 and 222. I-69 leads southwest 30 mi to Indianapolis and north-northeast 91 mi to Fort Wayne. U.S. Route 36 passes through the southeast side of Pendleton, leading southwest to Indianapolis and east 62 mi to Greenville, Ohio. Indiana State Road 9 passes through the east side of Pendleton, leading north 10 mi to Anderson and south 15 mi to Greenfield. State Road 38 passes through the center of Pendleton as State Street, leading east-southeast 21 mi to New Castle and west-northwest 14 mi to Noblesville. State Road 132 (Lapel Road) leads northwest from Pendleton 7 mi to Lapel.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Pendleton has a total area of 13.43 sqmi, of which 0.07 sqmi, or 0.52%, are water. Fall Creek passes through the town west of its center, flowing southwest to the White River in Indianapolis.

Demographics
Pendleton is part of the Indianapolis–Carmel–Anderson metropolitan statistical area.

2010 census
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 4,253 people, 1,754 households, and 1,154 families in the town. The population density was 380.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,893 housing units at an average density of 169.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.6% White, 1.0% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 1,754 households, of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.4% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.2% were non-families. 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% 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 2.94.

The median age in the town was 37.6 years. 26.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.4% were from 25 to 44; 24.5% were from 45 to 64; and 15% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 47.3% male and 52.7% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 United States Census, of 2000, there were 3,873 people, 1,550 households, and 1,052 families in the town. The population density was 577.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,631 housing units at an average density of 243.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.27% White, 0.39% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.46% Asian, 0.21% from other races, and 0.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.52% of the population.

There were 1,550 households, out of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.1% were non-families. 27.9% 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 2.41 and the average family size was 2.94.

The town population contained 25.7% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $46,204, and the median income for a family was $54,556. Males had a median income of $39,545 versus $25,753 for females. The per capita income for the town was $20,074. About 3.7% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.7% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Museums and other points of interest
The Pendleton Historic District covers an area roughly bounded by Fall Creek, the Conrail right-of-way, and Madison and Adams streets. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places along with Madison County Bridge No. 149.

Education
The town houses the schools for South Madison Community School Corporation. The district has three elementary schools: Pendleton Elementary (formerly South Elementary), East Elementary and Maple Ridge Elementary. Pendleton Heights High School sits atop a hill on the edge of the east side of town and serves as the local high school. A newly constructed Pendleton Heights Middle School opened in August 2009 across from the high school. The former middle school, located in the downtown area just north of Pendleton Elementary, now serves as Pendleton Elementary School - Intermediate.

The town has a lending library, the Pendleton Community Public Library.

Newspaper
The Times-Post is a weekly newspaper serving Pendleton and the surrounding communities. The paper was formerly known as The Pendleton Times, and was the first to feature Jim Davis' original comic strip "Gnorm Gnat" and "Jon", a prototype of Garfield.

Radio
WEEM (91.7 FM) is a radio station located on the campus of Pendleton Heights High School and run by the students. It is a non-commercial, 1200 watt station that covers about 20 mi and also supports a mobile application on both iOS and Google Play. The format of the station is contemporary rock. WEEM has been operational since 1970. WEEM competes in the annual IASB State Radio Contest.

Transportation
Highways
 * Major highways and roads that serve Pendleton include I-69, State Road 9, State Road 38, State Road 67, and U.S. Route 36.

Ambulance service
According to the Indiana EMS commission, Pendleton Emergency Ambulance operates one of only two volunteer Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance services in Indiana.

Prisons
Three facilities of the Indiana Department of Corrections are in Fall Creek Township, near Pendleton
 * Pendleton Correctional Facility
 * Correctional Industrial Facility
 * Pendleton Juvenile Correctional Facility

The Pendleton Correctional Facility is located on the south edge of town. Famous former inmates include: John Dillinger, Harry Pierpont, Jim "Goose" Ligon and Homer Van Meter. The Pendleton Reformatory is a maximum security prison and is located at 4490 Reformatory Rd.

Notable people

 * George Daugherty (1955– ), Emmy Award nominated director for the ABC television network
 * Dick Dickey (1926–2006), played basketball at North Carolina State and played guard for the Boston Celtics
 * Kellen Dunham (1993– ), professional basketball player at Butler University and for Okapi Aalstar.
 * Don Hankins (1902–1963), Major League Baseball pitcher for the 1927 Detroit Tigers
 * Joseph Swain (1857–1927), president of Indiana University and Swarthmore College.
 * Walter Dorwin Teague (1883–1960), industrial designer and architect
 * William Walker (1896–1992), actor as of Reverend Sykes in To Kill a Mockingbird in 1962.
 * Fred Wilt (1920–1994), set the world record in the two mile at 8:51 in 1952.

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River Forest, Indiana

River Forest is a town in Anderson Township, Madison County, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Indianapolis–Carmel–Anderson metropolitan statistical area. The population was 26 at the 2020 census.

Geography
River Forest is located in central Madison County in the northwest part of Anderson Township. It is bordered on all sides by the city of Anderson, except at its southwest corner, where it touches the northeast corner of Edgewood. The only roads in River Forest are River Forest Street, a dead-end road running north to south, and West 8th Street, which forms the southern border of the town. The town sits on a bluff overlooking the White River, which flows east to west just north of the town limits.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, River Forest has a total area of 0.02 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 22 people, 9 households, and 8 families living in the town. The population density was 1100.0 PD/sqmi. There were 10 housing units at an average density of 500.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 100.0% White.

There were 9 households, of which 11.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 88.9% were married couples living together, and 11.1% were non-families. 11.1% 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 2.44 and the average family size was 2.50.

The median age in the town was 58 years. 9.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.1% were from 25 to 44; 40.9% were from 45 to 64; and 22.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 59.1% male and 40.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 28 people, 10 households, and 8 families living in the town. The population density was 1,745.0 PD/sqmi. There were 10 housing units at an average density of 623.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 100.00% White.

There were 10 households, out of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 80.0% were married couples living together, and 20.0% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.25.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 3.6% from 18 to 24, 14.3% from 25 to 44, 32.1% from 45 to 64, and 21.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $110,555, and the median income for a family was $110,555. Males had a median income of $100,000 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $37,421. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

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Summitville, Indiana

Summitville is a town in Van Buren Township, Madison County, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Indianapolis–Carmel–Anderson metropolitan statistical area. The population was 989 at the 2020 census.

History
Summitville was laid out in 1867. It was named for its relatively lofty elevation.

The Joseph & Lucinda Thawley House was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.

Geography
Summitville is in northeastern Madison County 6 mi north-northeast of Alexandria and 17 mi north of Anderson, the county seat.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Summitville has a total area of 0.57 sqmi, all land. The headwaters of Mud Creek pass to the west of the town limits, flowing southward to join Pipe Creek, a tributary of the White River, at Alexandria.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 967 people, 378 households, and 268 families living in the town. The population density was 1973.5 PD/sqmi. There were 430 housing units at an average density of 877.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.6% White, 0.7% African American, 0.1% Native American, 1.4% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 378 households, of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.7% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.1% were non-families. 24.3% 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 2.56 and the average family size was 3.01.

The median age in the town was 39.6 years. 25.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.2% were from 25 to 44; 27.9% were from 45 to 64; and 13.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.9% male and 50.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,090 people, 420 households, and 304 families living in the town. The population density was 2,023.6 PD/sqmi. There were 437 housing units at an average density of 811.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 99.45% White, 0.28% African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.09% Asian, and 0.09% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.55% of the population.

There were 420 households, out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.8% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.6% were non-families. 25.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 29.6% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $37,303, and the median income for a family was $42,500. Males had a median income of $31,908 versus $23,382 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,311. About 5.2% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.6% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Summitville is a part of the Madison-Grant United School Corporation. Summitville is home to an elementary school, Summitville Elementary School. Students move on to Madison-Grant Junior High School and Madison-Grant High School near Fairmount.

Summitville has a public library, a branch of the North Madison County Public Library System.

Notable people
Summitville was the birthplace of former game show announcer Jay Stewart.

Roy Danforth, class of 1954 from Summitville High School, was the basketball coach at Syracuse and Tulane University. He coached Syracuse to the Final Four in the 1975 NCAA tournament. He is a member of the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame.

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Woodlawn Heights, Indiana

Woodlawn Heights is a town in Anderson Township, Madison County, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Indianapolis–Carmel–Anderson metropolitan statistical area. The population was 91 at the 2020 census.

Geography
Woodlawn Heights is located in central Madison County in the northern part of Anderson Township. It is bordered to the north, west, and south by the city of Anderson, and to the east by the town of Country Club Heights. Woodlawn Heights occupies some 40 ft bluffs overlooking the White River, which forms the southern boundary of the town.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Woodlawn Heights has a total area of 0.11 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 79 people, 34 households, and 26 families living in the town. The population density was 658.3 PD/sqmi. There were 36 housing units at an average density of 300.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.5% White, 1.3% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.8%.

Of the 34 households 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.6% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.5% were non-families. 20.6% of households were one person and 8.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.69.

The median age in the town was 56.3 years. 19% of residents were under the age of 18; 1.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.1% were from 25 to 44; 38.1% were from 45 to 64; and 22.8% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the town was 45.6% male and 54.4% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 73 people, 33 households, and 26 families living in the town. The population density was 607.0 PD/sqmi. There were 35 housing units at an average density of 291.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 100.00% White.

Of the 33 households 18.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 81.8% were married couples living together, and 18.2% were non-families. 15.2% of households were one person and 6.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.44.

The age distribution was 12.3% under the age of 18, 2.7% from 18 to 24, 12.3% from 25 to 44, 50.7% from 45 to 64, and 21.9% 65 or older. The median age was 54 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.2 males.

The median household income was $111,324 and the median family income was $151,837. Males had a median income of $0 versus $48,438 for females. The per capita income for the town was $66,385. There were no families and 5.7% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

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Beech Grove, Indiana

Beech Grove is a city in Marion County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city's population is 14,717. The city is located within the Indianapolis metropolitan area. Beech Grove is designated an "excluded city" under Indiana law, as it is not part of the consolidated government of Indianapolis and Marion County.

History
By the turn of the 20th century, the Beech Grove area was a rural section of Marion County. Notable residents included poet and women's-rights activist Sarah Tittle (Barrett) Bolton (1814–1893) and Indianapolis financier Francis McClintock Churchman (1833–1891).

Bolton's farm, "Beech Bank", and Churchman's cattle farm, "Beech Grove Farm", both reflected the abundance of beech trees in this area. This would eventually provide the reason for the city's name, although an early railroad stop in the area was known as "Ingallstown". The city's Sarah T. Bolton Park, situated on some of the former Beech Bank farmland, still contains several large beech trees along its southern boundary.

The actual city came into existence as a company town for a new railroad repair facility, the Beech Grove Shops, constructed by the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago, and St. Louis Railroad (nicknamed the "Big Four"). Through acquisitions and mergers over the years, the railroad shops have been run by the New York Central, Penn Central and, presently, Amtrak rail systems. The complex sits on 108 acre with 700000 sqft underroof. In 2007, Amtrak had 550 employees working there. In recognition of the city's heritage as a railroad town, Amtrak's business car 10001 is named The Beech Grove and is often used by agency officials when they travel the system.

Although Beech Grove was incorporated in late 1906, it did not see rapid growth until the completion of the railroad facility in 1908; as of July 1907, for example, there were only four homes and two businesses in place.

Beech Grove grew with two annexations after World War II, with the final one (1967) taking place just before the Unigov legislation which merged Indianapolis with most of the rest of Marion County, preventing future annexation.

Two famous actors have listed Beech Grove as their birthplace—Clifton Webb (November 19, 1889–1966) and Steve McQueen (March 24, 1930–1980). Webb was born before Beech Grove came into existence as a separate entity, while McQueen was born at the city's St. Francis Hospital.

On October 15, 1948, Beech Grove received the honor of a visit by a sitting President of the United States. Harry S. Truman, a Mason, came to the city's Masonic Lodge during his "whistle stop" re-election campaign to participate in a ceremony involving a member of his staff who was one of its members.

Some Beech Grove streets have been named in honor of notable citizens, such as Byland Drive (Mayor Richard Byland); Fletcher Lane (former Fire Chief, City Councilman, and business owner Robert Fletcher); Killian Drive (Father Peter Killian); Newcomer Lane (Town Board member and businessman W. S. Newcomer); and Ticen Street (Town Board member Willard Ticen). A quartet of parallel streets in the northern part are named, in alphabetical order from south to north, for the cities of Albany, Buffalo, Cleveland and Detroit. In June 2007, a sign post on Hornet Avenue was given in honor of Katie Gearlds, honoring her arrival into the WNBA. In 2015 a new senior housing addition included the street Buckley Drive honoring former Fire Chief and Mayor Dennis Buckley. Brunson Drive, named for early settler, and Fire Fighter, Vernis H "Bud" Brunson.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.39 sqmi, all land.

The city's elevation, measured in feet above sea level, ranges from 766 (the Beech Creek waterway, where it is crossed by South 9th Avenue) to 845 (the northeastern portion of the Amtrak railroad property). It is higher than that of downtown Indianapolis.

The city contains several small non-navigable waterways. Beech Creek, McFarland Creek, Pullman Creek, and Victory Run all feed into Lick Creek, which (after leaving the city limits) feeds into the West Fork of the White River.

The city is located within parts of four of Marion County's townships. In order of city land size, those townships are Perry, Franklin, Center, and Warren. In order of city population, the list is Perry, Center, and Franklin; the Warren Township section is uninhabited railroad 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, Beech Grove has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 14,192 people, 5,898 households, and 3,567 families residing in the city. The population density was 3232.8 PD/sqmi. There were 6,479 housing units at an average density of 1475.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.5% White, 3.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 2.1% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.

There were 5,898 households, of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.3% were married couples living together, 16.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.5% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% 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 2.98.

The median age in the city was 37.7 years. 24.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.7% were from 25 to 44; 25.5% were from 45 to 64; and 14.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.5% male and 53.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 14,880 people, 6,085 households, and 3,839 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,462.5 PD/sqmi. There were 6,506 housing units at an average density of 1,513.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.24% White, 0.89% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.81% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.78% from other races, and 1.04% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.07% of the population.

There were 6,085 households, out of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.1% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present and 36.9% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the city the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $41,548 and the median income for a family was $46,944. Males had a median income of $37,500 versus $26,135 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,647. About 4.4% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.1% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over.

Government
Although geographically completely surrounded by Indianapolis, Beech Grove is an excluded city so it maintains its own police, public works, and parks departments and operates its own senior-citizens' center. However, in July 2021, the city council began consideration of an interlocal agreement under which the Indianapolis Fire Department (IFD) would provide fire protection services for the next 20 years. Current Beech Grove firefighters would become members of IFD. The ambulance service would continue to be operated by the city.

Beech Grove's government was first organized as a "Town Board" system on November 12, 1906. The system remained until 1935, consisting of three elected ward representatives and a clerk-treasurer. From 1911 to 1939, board members were elected as representatives of locally organized political parties (e.g., Progressive, Citizens's Ticket, Peoples's Ticket).

Upon legally becoming an Indiana fifth-class city in 1935, its first mayor and four city council members were elected (three district members, and one at-large). Beech Grove achieved Indiana fourth-class city status in 1961. The present city council consists of five district members and two at-large members, plus an elected clerk-treasurer.

The mayors, their political affiliations, and their terms of office, have been:
 * Charles Adams (Progressive, 1935–1938); (Democratic, 1939–1942)
 * E. Allen Hunter (Republican, 1943–1948 and 1952–1955)
 * Richard H. Byland (Democratic, 1948–1951)
 * David D. Finney (Democratic, 1956–1958)
 * Elton H. Geshwiler (Democratic, 1959–1991)
 * J. Warner Wiley (Democratic, 1991–2003)
 * Donald "Joe" Wright (Republican, 2004–2011)
 * John Jennings (Republican, interim, 2011)
 * Terry Dilk (Republican, 2011)
 * Dennis Buckley (Democratic, 2012)

Mayor Joe Wright announced his resignation from the office as of January 14, 2011; city councilman John Jennings was named as interim mayor, until the appointment of Terry Dilk on January 25, 2011, by the Marion County Republican Committee to fill out Wright's term through the 2011 elections. Dilk was defeated in the November 8, 2011, election by former City fire chief Dennis Buckley, who became the first Mayor to have been the child of a former candidate for the same office (his father, Robert Buckley, was defeated in the 1967 election).

The 1951 Mayoral election featured Democrat Alice Stratton, one of Indiana's first female candidates for such an office.

The city flag was not adopted until the 1970s, when a competition was held in which citizens were invited to submit designs. The winning designer was Mike Hart. The flag features an orange, black and white logo on a blue field; the logo shows the profile of an old-style railroad locomotive, in orange, with a white circle superimposed in the center. The circle contains a depiction of the tower complex of St. Francis Hospital, and bears the name of the city, the year "1906" and the motto "Where Tradition Welcomes Progress."

Education
The city has its own school district, the Beech Grove City Schools, but Franklin Township Community School Corporation also serves some of this region. Beech Grove City Schools consists of five facilities (Hornet Park, Central Elementary, South Grove Intermediate, Beech Grove Middle, and Beech Grove High). Its high school athletic teams, the "Hornets" (colors: orange and black) participate as members of the statewide Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA), the Marion County Athletic Association, and the Indiana Crossroads Conference.

The city's first school was opened in 1907 in the upstairs of the Wheat Grocery Store at 423 Main Street. Between 1909 and 1929, a series of school buildings and additions were constructed in the 1000 block of Main; only the original gymnasium remains from these structures. The high school was begun in 1917 and its first graduating class was in 1922.

A new combined junior high/high school was built in 1955 at 1248 Buffalo Street, just northwest of the existing school site. The previous complex became Central Elementary. The new facility operated on a split-day schedule, with high school students attending in the morning and junior high students attending in the afternoon.

By 1960, the city's growth to the south prompted the building of South Grove Elementary (later Intermediate) at the 800 block of South 9th Avenue. With the population growth, the present high school was built in 1966 just east of the 4000 block of South Emerson Avenue and the 1955 facility remained as the junior high (later middle) school.

Before the 1990s, the kindergarten education experience was only offered in the city by private specialty schools (past examples being Cassidy's and Happy Time). As part of the state's trend to incorporate this age level within the public schools, the city school system joined with the city's Parks Department in the development of Hornet Park, a dual-use facility built on the grounds of the former Olympia Club (a private swimming/recreation club). Kindergarten (and, added recently, 1st grade) classes are held in the south part, while the city offers meeting rooms and exercise facilities in the north part.

Within the traditional focus in Indiana on high-school basketball, the Beech Grove Hornets have earned two Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) State Championships. Its girls team won first, in Class 3A of the 2003 tournament. From that team, senior Katie Gearlds won both the IHSAA's Patricia Roy Mental Attitude Award (for Class 3A) and the "Miss Basketball" honor for the entire State. She went on to the WNBA's Seattle Storm in the 2007 season. Its boys team won its only State Championship, also in Class 3A, of the 2022 tournament. During the non-class years before 1996, the school had earned only three Sectional (equivalent to District in some states) titles (two by the boys' team in 1966 and 1992, and one by the girls' team in 1978); since the change to classes in Indiana high-school basketball, the boys' team has won one Class 3A Sectional title (2008).

Beech Grove High School's "Marching Hornets" band program has earned four Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) State Band Finals berths in its history and earned their first ISSMA Regional Gold rating in nine years in 2005. The Marching Hornets continue to achieve great levels of success on the marching music field. After 2005, the band has returned to the level of success that they had during the James Williams years. They have grown to become one of ISSMAs Class C "powerhouses" in the South. In 2009, 2010 and 2011, the Marching Hornets returned to the state finals for the first time in 19 years, where they placed 5th in Class C on 2009, 7th in Class C in 2010, and 2nd in Class C in 2011. They would continue to reach state finals in Class C in 2012, 2013, 2015, and 2016. During the 2017 season, Beech Grove High School's growing enrollment reclassified the Marching Hornets as a Class B program. The Marching Hornets would take 5th place in 2017— their inaugural season in Class B.

Also within the city limits are the Holy Name of Jesus School (Roman Catholic, grades pre-school to 8), built in 1922. Many students from Holy Name of Jesus continue their high school studies at Beech Grove High School or the nearby Roncalli High School.

Beech Grove has a public library, a branch of the Indianapolis Public Library. For many years the city maintained its own library, but in April 2016, the boards of the Indianapolis and the Beech Grove public libraries voted to merge, with the Beech Grove library becoming the 23rd branch library of the Indianapolis library system on June 1, 2016.

Medical institutions
Franciscan Health Indianapolis, formerly known as St. Francis Hospital, was founded in Beech Grove by the monastic order of the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration in 1914. The Beech Grove hospital closed in 2012 after most medical services were transferred to a more modern, suburban hospital campus in south Indianapolis.

Religious institutions
Beech Grove's oldest churches have existed since the earliest days of the city. Father Peter J. Killian established the Blessed Sacrament Parish (Roman Catholic Church) in the upstairs of his home in 1908; its present name of Holy Name of Jesus Parish was taken in 1918. A Methodist Episcopal meeting in the Clapp family home in 1908 eventually led to the present Beech Grove United Methodist Church. A noon-time Christian men's meeting of "Big Four" railroad employees in 1910 was the genesis of the present Beech Grove Christian Church. In late 1912, the First Baptist Church (since 1937, General Association of Regular Baptist Churches) was organized and is now in its second location within the city.

Churches established in the city in later years include Beech Grove Wesleyan Church (formerly Pilgrim Holiness Church, in the 1920s); Faith Assembly of God (Assemblies of God, 1958); South Emerson Church of God (Reformation Movement, Church of God (Anderson), 1961); Southwood Baptist Church (Southern Baptist Convention, 1962); and Ascension Lutheran Church (Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, 1972). In recent years, independent community churches have appeared (e.g., Body of Christ Fellowship, Church on The Word, Omega Harvest).

The Benedict Inn is a multi-use facility operated by the local Our Lady of Grace Monastery of the Sisters of the Order of St. Benedict. It contains meeting rooms, a gymnasium, and an indoor pool, which were part of the former Our Lady of Grace all-girls Catholic high school.

Civic institutions
Established service groups include chapters of the Lions International and Kiwanis. The local Beech Grove Promoters Club was founded in 1953 as a chapter of the National Exchange Club, but left that organization in 1957 and adopted its present name. It organizes the city's two main public festivals—the 3rd of July Fireworks and the Fall Festival (since 1959) in September.

The city also contains Lodges of the Free and Accepted Masons, Fraternal Order of Eagles and Loyal Order of Moose. Posts of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars are also active.

Past civic organizations which, while no longer in existence, performed service to the city include the Beech Grove Civic League and the Beech Grove Jaycees. The Jaycees organized a "Buck-A-Brick" campaign in the 1950s to build a house-sized Beech Grove Civic Center on South 3rd Avenue, offering meeting rooms to the citizens. (This facility is now the home of the Body of Christ Fellowship.)

Transportation
The city has direct access to the Interstate Highway System as it straddles exit 52 of Interstate 465. It is served by local public bus routes of Indianapolis' IndyGo system. Routes 12-Minnesota and 13-Raymond serve 17th Avenue (Sherman Drive) from Southern Avenue to Main Street, with select trips serving Albany Street from 17th Avenue to 25th Avenue. Route 14-Prospect serves Emerson Avenue from the Amtrak railroad crossing all the way to Thompson Road, the southern end of Beech Grove. Route 16-Beech Grove serves Albany Street from 25th Avenue to 17th Avenue, 17th from Albany to Main, Main from 17th to Emerson Avenue, and Emerson to Thompson Road. Routes 12, 13, and 14 run seven days a week, while Route 16 runs only Monday through Saturday. There is currently no light rail or streetcar service, although one existed in the past.

Beech Grove maintains an address-numbering system distinct from surrounding Indianapolis. Addresses are numbered as either east/west or north–south from the intersection of Main Street and First Avenue.

The city's street grid reflects two distinct urban planning styles. The original roadway connecting Beech Grove to Indianapolis was Churchman Avenue, running northwest from Beech Grove. The original city was built to the north of Churchman Avenue, on a north–south grid pattern with alleys, centered on the widened roads of Main Street and Fifth Avenue. While a parkway was planned for both sides of Lick Creek, only a small segment of it was actually established.

With the post-World War II "Baby Boom" population growth, new streets were built south of Churchman Avenue in the modern style of sweeping curves and cul-de-sacs.

Certain streets change names at the Beech Grove city limits. Indianapolis' Troy Avenue becomes Beech Grove's Albany Street; Indianapolis' Sherman Drive becomes Beech Grove's 17th Avenue; and Indianapolis' Emerson Avenue becomes (in places) Beech Grove's 1st Avenue.

Local media
Beech Grove has no daily newspaper, but its news events were mainly covered for many years by a free weekly newspaper headquartered within the city. Titled The Southside Times, the weekly was for most of its existence known as the Perry Township Weekly. The Southside Times left its longtime Main Street home in November 2012 in favor of a house on US 31 South, while the space was filled by Shupe's Lawn Care company. Past Beech Grove newspapers included the Independent, the Graphic, and the Spotlight. The city has no local radio or television station. It is part of the Indianapolis radio/television market and has its own cable TV Government-access television channel available on the Comcast system.

Youth activities
Among the organizations sponsoring youth athletics are the Beech Grove Little League, the Beech Grove Athletic Boosters (football, volleyball, basketball), the Beech Grove Wrestling Club, the Beech Grove Girls Softball Association, the Beech Grove Soccer Club and the Beech Grove Swimming Club. Teams representing Holy Name of Jesus School participate in Indianapolis' Catholic Youth Organization sports league, in sports such as football, wrestling, kickball, and basketball.

The Scouting movement, both the Boy Scouts of America and the Girl Scouts of the USA, have had a long history within Beech Grove. For many years, Boy Scout Troop 79 was the city's main unit; present troops are 108. Various Girl Scout and Brownie Troops have existed. Beech Grove, although not a rural community, also has an active chapter of the traditionally-rural 4-H Club.

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Lawrence, Indiana

Lawrence is a city in Marion County, Indiana, United States. It is one of four "excluded cities" in Marion County. The city is home to Fort Benjamin Harrison within Fort Harrison State Park. The population was 49,370 at the 2020 census. The city is on the northeast side of Indianapolis.

History
The municipality was platted in 1849 under the name "Lanesville", but other names were tried because there was already another Lanesville in Indiana. The name "Jamestown", in honor of the town's founder James White, was used for a while, but in 1866 the Marion County Commissioners approved the name "Lawrence", which is also the name of the township in which it is located. The name was in honor of Captain James Lawrence, naval hero of the War of 1812. In 1929 the citizens of Lawrence voted to become an independent town, where they first established the town marshal, as well as other parts of government.

In 1969, Indianapolis and Marion County adopted a unified government structure known as Unigov. Lawrence is one of four "excluded cities" and therefore retains its own municipal government. Its citizens vote not only for the mayor and council of Lawrence, but also for the mayor of Indianapolis and representatives on the Indianapolis City-County Council.

Geography
Lawrence is located in northeastern Marion County. It is bordered to the east by Hancock County, including the town of McCordsville. Downtown Indianapolis is 9 mi to the southwest. U.S. Route 36 (Pendleton Pike) runs through the city, leading northeast 22 mi to Pendleton. US 36 intersects Interstate 465, the Indianapolis beltway, at that highway's Exit 42 at the southwest corner of Lawrence. Exit 40 on I-465, with East 56th Street and North Shadeland Avenue, is along the western border of Lawrence.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Lawrence has a total area of 20.25 sqmi, of which 0.10 sqmi, or 0.48%, are water. Fall Creek, a southwest-flowing tributary of the White River flows through the northwest part of the city, and in places forms the city's northwest boundary. Fort Harrison State Park is in the northwest part of the city as well.

Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cold winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Lawrence has a humid continental climate with hot summers and year around precipitation, abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps.

2010 census
At the 2010 United States Census, there were 46,001 people, 17,864 households, and 11,949 families in the city. The population density was 2285.2 PD/sqmi. There were 19,515 housing units at an average density of 969.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 63.2% White, 25.8% African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 5.7% from other races, and 3.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.2%.

Of the 17,864 households 38.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were married couples living together, 17.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.1% were non-families. 27.6% of households were one person and 8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.12.

The median age was 34.2 years. 28.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.3% were from 25 to 44; 24.9% were from 45 to 64; and 9.6% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

The median household income was $54,254 in Lawrence compared to the state median of $48,393. Roughly 31% of Lawrence residents have a bachelor's degree compared to 22.7% of all Indiana residents.

2000 census
At the 2000 United States Census, there were 38,915 people, 14,853 households, and 10,337 families in the city. The population density was 1,937.8 PD/sqmi. There were 16,292 housing units at an average density of 811.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 78.58% White, 15.51% African American, 0.30% Native American, 1.80% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 1.86% from other races, and 1.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.73%.

Of the 14,853 households 39.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.4% were non-families. 24.8% of households were one person and 5.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.13.

The population was diversified at 29.9% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 36.2% from 25 to 44, 18.0% from 45 to 64, and 8.2% 65 or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.3 males.

The median household income was $47,838 and the median family income was $56,609. Males had a median income of $38,924 versus $30,406 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,543. About 4.8% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.2% of those under age 18 and 5.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The Lawrence Township school district is the ninth largest and one of the fastest growing districts in the state. It operates four Early Learning Centers, eleven elementary magnet schools (grades 1–6), two middle schools (grades 7–8), two high schools (Lawrence Central and Lawrence North), a center for innovation and technology, and an alternative setting high school. In the 2018–2019 academic year there were 16,035 students with a high school graduation rate of 92.7%. Lawrence Township schools offer high ability programs, Advanced Placement (AP and ACP), International Baccalaureate Program, vocational and career education programs, and bilingual programs. The district holds 45 state championships and 5 national titles in various inter-curricular competitions. Those titles include championships in basketball (Lawrence North - 2006) and marching band (Lawrence Central -1998, 2001 and 2004). The diversity makeup of the district is .05% American Indian, 23.5% White, 45.3% Black, 6.9% Multiracial, 1.1% Asian, .05% Pacific Islander, and 23.1% Hispanic, as of the 2017–18 school year. Lawrence also has a public library, a branch of the Indianapolis Public Library.

Notable residents

 * Mike Conley, basketball player
 * Forrest Landis, actor
 * Pat McAfee, sports radio host, All-Pro NFL punter for the Indianapolis Colts
 * Greg Oden, basketball player
 * John Slagle, baseball player

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Southport, Indiana

Southport is an excluded city in Marion County, Indiana, United States. The population was 2,123 at the 2020 census, up from 1,712 in 2010.

History
The area that is now known as Southport was a wooded area until the first European American settlers arrived in the 1820s. Early settlers included Jacob Smock and Randall Litzey in 1822, Samuel Brewer in 1823, Benjamin McFarland in 1826, and Samuel and Mary Bryan in 1828. Mary Bryan is remembered as one of the first European American women to cross the Cumberland Mountains. By 1828 Southport was a stagecoach stop on the Madison–Indianapolis road. Southport claims it was founded in 1832. The town was platted in 1852.

In 1847 the Jeffersonville, Madison and Indianapolis Railroad was opened through Southport, increasing traffic to and through the town, and bringing increased development. By 1884 the population had reached 388. By 1960 it was 892. Southport contained a post office until 1960.

Geography
Southport is located in southern Marion County. It is bordered to the north by the town of Homecroft. Downtown Indianapolis is 8 mi to the north.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Southport has a total area of 0.63 sqmi, all land. Little Buck Creek passes through the northern part of town, flowing generally west to the White River.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,712 people, 696 households, and 484 families living in the city. The population density was 2717.5 PD/sqmi. There were 763 housing units at an average density of 1211.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.1% White, 1.8% African American, 0.1% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 1.8% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.4% of the population.

There were 696 households, of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.5% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.89.

The median age in the city was 41.3 years. 22.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.4% were from 25 to 44; 29.9% were from 45 to 64; and 15.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.1% male and 51.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,852 people, 733 households, and 521 families living in the city. The population density was 2,886.2 PD/sqmi. There were 769 housing units at an average density of 1,198.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.54% White, 0.38% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.86% Asian, 1.30% from other races, and 0.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.38% of the population.

There were 733 households, out of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.9% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.8% were non-families. 23.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 26.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $56,719, and the median income for a family was $59,926. Males had a median income of $48,295 versus $28,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $24,374. About 4.3% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.2% of those under age 18 and 3.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Southport is in the Metropolitan School District of Perry Township, whose Southport Elementary is within the city boundaries. The Southport branch of the Indianapolis Public Library, while not actually in Southport, lies immediately west of the city's boundary on Stop 11 Road.

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Speedway, Indiana

Speedway is a town in Wayne Township, Marion County, Indiana, United States. The population was 13,952 at the 2020 census, up from 11,812 in 2010. Speedway, which is an enclave of Indianapolis, is the home of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

History
Speedway was laid out in 1912 as a residential suburb. It took its name from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, constructed three years earlier. It is an early example of a residential community planned for the industrial plants located nearby. Carl G. Fisher, James A. Allison, Frank Wheeler, and Arthur Newby, founders of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, planned the suburb of Speedway west of the track. Fisher and Allison owned plants that needed workers, the Prest-O-Lite factory and Allison Engine Company. The investors' goal was to create a city without horses, where residents would drive automobiles, as well as participate in creating mechanical parts for new modes of transportation.

Speedway was incorporated as a town in July 1926. The Speedway Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.

Geography
Speedway is located in western Marion County. It is 5 mi west-northwest of downtown Indianapolis.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Speedway has a total area of 4.79 sqmi, of which 0.004 sqmi, or 0.08%, are water. The town is drained by Eagle Creek, which runs along the southwest edge of town, and its tributaries Dry Run and Little Eagle Creek, which flow past or around the speedway. Eagle Creek continues east to join the White River in southwest Marion County.

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, Speedway has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps. With a January daily mean of -2 C however, Speedway is very close to the humid continental type.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, 11,812 people, 5,550 households, and 2,931 families resided in the town. The population density was 2481.5 PD/sqmi. The 6,709 housing units averaged 1409.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 74.2% White, 16.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 2.0% Asian, 4.4% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 7.6% of the population.

Of the 5,550 households, 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 32.4% were married couples living together, 15.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.2% were not families. About 39.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.84.

The median age in the town was 37.8 years. About 21.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.7% were from 25 to 44; 25.8% were from 45 to 64; and 14.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, 12,882 people, 6,151 households, and 3,278 families resided in the town. The 6,151 households had 24.5% with children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.6% married couples living together, 12.5% female householders with no husband present, and 46.7% not families. In the town, the population was spread out, with 20.9% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 31.5% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $37,713, and for a family was $49,005. Males had a median income of $36,756 versus $26,954 for females. The per capita income for the town was $21,468. About 5.6% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.7% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education

 * The School Town of Speedway has six campuses, including the Speedway Senior High School, and an enrollment of approximately 1,650 students.
 * St Christopher School

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

Economy

In addition to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway itself, several related companies are located south of the racetrack, including the United States Auto Club headquarters, the Dallara racecar factory, racing teams A. J. Foyt Racing, and Harding Racing, and the Speedway Indoor karting racetrack. Also, Allison Transmission has a factory nearby.

Notable people

 * Donald Davidson, historian
 * Joyce DeWitt, actress
 * Barbara Higbie, jazz musician and composer
 * Mason Jobst, ice hockey player
 * J. Emmett McManamon, 33rd Indiana Attorney General
 * Stevie Reeves, racing driver
 * Zachary Tinkle, racing driver

Sister cities

 * 🇯🇵 Motegi, Tochigi, Japan
 * 🇮🇹 Varano de' Melegari, Italy

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Argos, Indiana

Argos is a town in Green and Walnut townships, Marshall County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,777 at the 2020 census.

History
In 1833, Sidney Williams arrived in the area which is now Marshall County and purchased 600 acre of land on the present day site of Argos. Mr. Williams built a tavern, an inn, and helped build a section of Michigan Road. Mr. Williams sold his land to Clark Bliven, the man who built the courthouse on the Williams's land. This local place of rest wasn’t considered a town until some time later. On January 8, 1851, John Pleak and Marquis L. Smith, laid out the town of Sidney, which is the predecessor to Argos. The town of Sidney was named in honor of Sidney Williams. On November 6, 1856, the town of Fremont, adjoining Sidney, was laid out by Joseph H. Rhodes. Fremont was named after Col. John C. Fremont, who on November 6, 1856, won the Republican candidate for president. On May 21, 1859, a meeting was held for anyone who was interested in the formation of a new township was held in the school house. The purpose of the meeting was to select a name for the township and appointing a suitable person to be the trustee. The names that were offered up for vote were Argos, Noble, and Richland. Noble was withdrawn. The vote total was Argos 12, Richland 8. The commissioners ordered the Township to be called Walnut Township due to the abundance of walnut trees in the area. John A. Rhodes and Charles Brown were proposed for trustee. Rhodes won by a vote of 18 to 4.

In 1854, the post office was removed from Sidney through political manipulations. Schuyler Colfax, the congressman in the district was asked to name the post office. He had a great interest in Greek history which led him to name the post office Argos, after the ancient Greek city made famous in the Iliad of Homer. Argos was the name that was kept when Sidney and Fremont were consolidated in 1859. The town of Argos was incorporated in the state law in December 1869.

The Argos Downtown Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.

Geography
Argos is located at 41.23778°N, -86.24611°W (41.237732, -86.245976).

According to the 2010 census, Argos has a total area of 1.17 sqmi, of which 1.16 sqmi (or 99.15%) is land and 0.01 sqmi (or 0.85%) is water.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 1,691 people, 642 households, and 443 families residing in the town. The population density was 1457.8 PD/sqmi. There were 724 housing units at an average density of 624.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 94.9% White, 0.3% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 2.0% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.6% of the population.

There were 642 households, of which 37.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.4% were married couples living together, 17.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.0% were non-families. 25.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.08.

The median age in the town was 33.1 years. 28.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.6% were from 25 to 44; 23.6% were from 45 to 64; and 12% 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 2000 census, there were 1,613 people, 615 households, and 432 families residing in the town. The population density was 1378.6 people per square mile. There were 669 housing units at an average density of 576.7 per square mile. The racial makeup of the town was 98.57% White, 0.19% African American, 0.06% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.43% from other races, and 0.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.30% of the population.

There were 615 households, out of which 40.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.6% were non-families. 25.4% 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 2.62 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 30.8% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $35,000, and the median income for a family was $41,190. Males had a median income of $34,286 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,643. About 8.6% of families and 11.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.3% of those under age 18 and 18.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Argos Community School Corporation operates an elementary school and Argos Junior Senior High School.

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

title: Argos, Indiana