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Melody Hill, Indiana

Melody Hill is a census-designated place (CDP) in Center Township, Vanderburgh County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 3,628 at the 2010 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.4 sqmi, of which 1.4 sqmi is land and 0.73% is water. The Census Bureau-created CDP of "Melody Hill" consists of the residential areas south of the Evansville Regional Airport, north of Lynch Road, west of Green River Road, and east of the industrial area that includes Whirlpool (the industrial plants are not included as they are in the Evansville city limits.). Melody Hill includes older subdivisions such as Melody Hills, Cloverlawn Estates, Ridgeview Estates, and the Bergdolt Rd. area, as well as several newer subdivisions.

School Districts
This area, originally part of the Vanderburgh County School Corporation, was served beginning in the mid 1870s by Center Township School #7 (Hooker School, at Oak Hill and Whetstone Rds.) and Center Township School #4 (originally at Oak Hill and Bergdolt Rds, then moved to Oak Hill and Lynch Rds. and named "Lynch School"). In 1918, Hooker School, along with two other schools, was consolidated into McCutchanville School and closed, while Lynch School continued to serve a small part of the district. In 1944, a local resident remembered walking six miles each way as a child between McCutchanville School and his home on what is now Hitch-Peters Rd. From 1948 to 1957, Lynch and McCutchanville Schools were combined into one district, with students in grades 1 and 2 attending Lynch and grades 3 to 8 attending McCutchanville. The new Oak Hill School was opened in 1957 for grades 1 to 5, with grades 6 to 8 attending McCutchanville School (Lynch School was re-purposed for disabled students). The Oak Hill School 1966 upper grades addition opened the school to all students in grades K to 8, and McCutchanville School was closed.

From 1966 to 1984, all students north of Lynch Road and west of the Vanderburgh/Warrick county line, in an area extending halfway into McCutchanville to the north, attended Oak Hill Elementary School (K-8) and North High School. This included the entirety of current-day "Melody Hill." With the 1984 EVSC middle school redistricting plan, Melody Hill was split along St. George Rd. between two elementary districts (Vogel and Scott) for grades K-5, with older grades attending Oak Hill Middle School and North High School. In 2011, following the construction of the new North High School (gr. 9-12) and North Junior High School (gr. 7-8), Oak Hill again became an elementary school (gr. K-6), but students south of St. George Rd. continued at Vogel Elementary (K-6).

In response to explosive population growth in the area, which was straining resources at Scott and Oak Hill schools, a new McCutchanville school (gr. K-6) was opened in 2018.

"Melody Hills" Subdivisions
To residents, "Melody Hills" (note the "s") consists only of the two neighborhoods off St. George Road between U.S. Route 41 and Oak Hill Road. The older section, south of St. George Rd., consists of smaller tract homes built in the postwar era to house workers at the Whirlpool plant. The newer section, consisting of larger homes built on a hilly area in the 1960s, is on the north side of St. George Road between Ward Road on the east and Twickingham Road on the west. It is south of the Evansville Regional Airport and east of the Sunset Memorial Gardens cemetery. To its east is the "Knob Hill" area, one street of homes around a lake and small hill.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,066 people, 1,159 households, and 935 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2,252.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,193 housing units at an average density of 876.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.23% White, 1.57% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.49% Asian, 0.16% from other races, and 0.36% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.68% of the population.

There were 1,159 households, out of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.0% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.3% were non-families. 16.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $60,764, and the median income for a family was $62,000. Males had a median income of $43,553 versus $25,850 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $23,880. About 0.9% of families and 1.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.0% of those under age 18 and 0.9% of those age 65 or over.

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Cayuga, Indiana

Cayuga is a town in Eugene Township, Vermillion County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 1,162 at the 2010 census.

History
When the town was laid out on September 20, 1827, it was called Eugene Station, though it was also called Osonimon after an Indian chief of that name. It was later renamed after the village of Cayuga and Cayuga Lake in the state of New York; an early settler named John Groenendyke had originally come from Cayuga County, New York, and moved to Vigo County in 1818, then in 1819 moved to the area that later became Vermillion County. The name is based on the Iroquois term Gwa-u-geh, meaning "the place of taking out" (in terms of a portage). Local legend attributes the name to the sound made by the horn of a Ford Model T. The town was incorporated around 1891.

The Cayuga post office has been in operation since 1886.

Geography
Cayuga is located at the intersection of Indiana State Road 63 and Indiana State Road 234, in the northern half of the county, near the confluence of the Vermillion and Wabash rivers.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,162 people, 475 households, and 329 families living in the town. The population density was 1150.5 PD/sqmi. There were 523 housing units at an average density of 517.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.8% White, 0.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population.

There were 475 households, of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.5% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.7% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.89.

The median age in the town was 43.2 years. 22.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.4% were from 25 to 44; 30.1% were from 45 to 64; and 17.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,109 people, 466 households, and 313 families living in the town. The population density was 1,106.8 PD/sqmi. There were 517 housing units at an average density of 516.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.38% White, 0.09% African American, 0.99% Native American, and 0.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.90% of the population.

There were 466 households, out of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.9% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.8% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.1% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $31,053, and the median income for a family was $40,536. Males had a median income of $30,179 versus $19,583 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,042. About 8.5% of families and 9.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.1% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over

Industry

 * Cayuga Generating Station
 * Colonial Brick Corporation

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Clinton, Indiana

Clinton is a city in Clinton Township, Vermillion County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 4,893 at the 2010 census.

History
The city was established in 1829 and is named for DeWitt Clinton, governor of New York from 1817 to 1823. Many of Clinton's original settlers were immigrants working in coal mines, many from Italy. According to Vermillion County naturalization records, "...from 1856 to 1952... Vermillion County received almost 3,550 new citizens of foreign birth, the largest number coming during the first twelve years of [the 20th] century. Italians accounted for one-third, or 1,178, of the total number who filed Declarations, with Austrians the next largest group (675) and then Scots. At least 77 percent of the Italians were from the northern regions of Italy." This was in contrast to the majority of Italian immigrants to America during this same time period that hailed from southern Italy. Over time, the coal mining industry in Clinton ended but many of the Italian settlers stayed at Clinton.

The Clinton post office has been in operation since 1823.

The Clinton Paving and Building Brick Company was established in 1893, at which time it was producing 40,000 bricks per day.

The Clinton Downtown Historic District and Hill Crest Community Center are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

In 2016, a satirical news website posted a fake news story about the town, claiming that the mayor was changing the town's name to avoid referencing Bill and Hillary Clinton.

Geography
Clinton is located in the southern part of the county along the Wabash River, near the intersection of State Road 63 (which passes just west of the city) and State Road 163 (which passes through the city). U.S. Route 41 lies just to the east of the city, across the river in neighboring Parke County. The smaller town of Fairview Park is adjacent to Clinton on the north side of the city.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Clinton has a total area of 2.259 sqmi, of which 2.24 sqmi (or 99.16%) is land and 0.019 sqmi (or 0.84%) is water.

Highways
Indiana State Road 163 is a highway that runs through Clinton, and follows Walnut, Main, Elm, 9th, and Western streets, and Hazel Bluff Rd.

2010 census
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 4,893 people, 1,988 households, and 1,232 families in the city. The population density was 2184.4 PD/sqmi. There were 2,332 housing units at an average density of 1041.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.5% White, 0.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 1,988 households, of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.8% were married couples living together, 15.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.0% were non-families. 33.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the city was 38.8 years. 24.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.4% were from 25 to 44; 24.2% were from 45 to 64; and 17.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 United States Census, there were 5,126 people, 2,124 households, and 1,319 families in the city. The population density was 2,284.5/sqmi (883.6/km$2$). There were 2,379 housing units at an average density of 1,060.3/sqmi (410.1/km$2$). The racial makeup of the city was 98.15% White, 0.35% African American, 0.37% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.16% from other races, and 0.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.68% of the population.

There were 2,124 households, out of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.0% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.9% were non-families. 33.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.93.

The city population contained 22.9% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 21.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,330, and the median income for a family was $36,692. Males had a median income of $28,294 versus $22,927 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,601. About 7.4% of families and 12.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.3% of those under age 18 and 20.0% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
Situated along the Wabash River and between Interstate 70 and Interstate 74, Clinton offers a wide variety of resources and transportation options for companies looking for new locations. Two-thirds of the U.S. population can be reached within a one-day drive from Clinton.

Companies
The two largest and most visible companies in Clinton are Elanco, which produces animal health and food safety drugs, and White Construction Inc., a subsidiary of Infrastructure & Energy Alternatives (IEA) specializing in building energy infrastructure throughout North America. Both parent companies are headquartered in Indianapolis. Other local employers include Duke Energy, MSI Construction Inc, International Paper and National Gypsum Company which are located to the north of the city. The launch of the Vermillion Rise Mega Park is creating new opportunities for business expansion at the site of the former Newport Chemical Depot.

The city is served by Union Hospital – Clinton.

Law and government
Clinton city government consists of a mayor and a city council.

The current mayor is Jack Gilfoy Jr.

City Council members

 * Bart Mooney -R- Ward 4
 * H. Dean Strohm -D- Ward 3
 * John D. Moore -D- Ward 2
 * Stephen L. Hose -D- Ward 1
 * Marty Shortridge -R- At Large

Police
Billy J. MacLaren is the current Chief of Police.

Fire protection
The fire department is a combination career/volunteer organization. Its current chief is Chris Strohm.

List of Mayors

 * Parties

Education
Clinton, Indiana and the southern half of Vermillion County are served by the South Vermillion Community School Corporation which has three primary elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.

Elementary schools

 * Central Elementary School
 * Van Duyn Elementary School

Glendale Elementary and Matthew's South Elementary schools, which were both located in Clinton City limits, consolidated with Central Elementary in the mid 1980s. The school district's residents could fit into one main elementary school, but because of the rural area around Clinton the decision was made to group the students into three smaller schools.

Middle and high schools
The middle school and high school are both located north of the city, in an unincorporated area of the county.
 * South Vermillion Middle School
 * South Vermilion High School

The high school was formerly known as Clinton High School before the current school was constructed in 1977. However, the mascot has remained the same, the Wildcat.

Post-secondary education is served through Indiana State University, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana in nearby Terre Haute.

Public library
The town has a lending library, the Clinton Public Library, which is located at 314 South Fourth Street.

Special events
Clinton hosts the annual Little Italy Festival, a four-day Labor Day Weekend celebration of the area's Italian and coal mining heritage. Begun in 1966, the event draws over 75,000 visitors annually, featuring Italian and carnival-style food, grapevine-roofed wine garden, and grape stomping. The festival provides free stage entertainment, flea market and the largest Italian-theme parade in the Midwest. The festival hosts the Indiana Bocce Ball championship, boasts one of the few coal mining museums in the nation, and owns one of fewer than 400 genuine gondolas in the United States. The 2024 Queen of Grapes for the Little Italy Festival is Jordan Smith. The Re and Regina for 2024 are Mr. & Mrs. Dirk & Anna Foltz.

Notable people

 * Armando Frigo, second American-born soccer player to ever play in Serie A, Italy's top league.
 * Lawrence J. Giacoletto, known for his work in the field of semiconductor circuit technology.
 * Margaret Gisolo, baseball pioneer, attended high school in Clinton.
 * Charles Edward Jones, astronaut killed in the September 11 attacks.
 * Ken Kercheval, actor, best known for his role on the television series Dallas.
 * Jill Marie Landis, award-winning romance writer.
 * Serial killer Orville Lynn Majors was a licensed practical nurse at the Vermillion County Hospital, now known as Union Hospital, in Spencer, and was convicted in October 1999 of six counts of first-degree murder. Although convicted of killing six, the exact number is unknown and may be as high as 130. He was sentenced to 360 years in prison.
 * Claude Matthews, former Governor of Indiana.
 * Sister Esther Newport, painter, art educator and founder of the Catholic Art Association.
 * Carrie Parker, the first African-American to graduate from any Vermillion County school and most likely in 1897 the first to attend Indiana University.
 * Danny Polo, musician proclaimed by Benny Goodman as "the world's greatest clarinet player."
 * Bobby Sturgeon, baseball player of 1940s.
 * Henry Dana Washburn, Civil War general, US Congressman, explorer. As surveyor-general of the Montana Territory he led first government survey of Yellowstone Park.
 * Clarine Nardi Riddle, the first female attorney general of Connecticut.

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Dana, Indiana

Dana is a town in Helt Township, Vermillion County, Indiana, United States. The population was 555 at the 2020 census. It is primarily a farming community.

History
Dana was platted in 1874 when the railroad was extended to that point. The town was named for Charles Dana, a railroad promoter. A post office has been in operation at Dana since 1874. Dana was incorporated in 1886. In 1886, Dana was declared a rapidly growing and vibrant community, due to its railroad, businesses, and agriculture.

Geography
Dana is located in the central part of the county, on Indiana State Road 71 less than 0.5 mi north of U.S. Route 36.

According to the 2010 census, Dana has a total area of 0.29 sqmi, all land.

2020 census
While 2020 census figures are not finalized, the U.S. Census Bureau estimates that Dana's population has dropped from 608 to 570. Poverty and joblessness remain an issue in the town.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 608 people, 241 households, and 173 families living in the town. The population density was 2096.6 PD/sqmi. There were 290 housing units at an average density of 1000.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.5% White, 0.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 241 households, of which 34.0% 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, 2.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.2% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the town was 40.7 years. 24.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25% were from 25 to 44; 25.4% were from 45 to 64; and 18.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 46.2% male and 53.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 662 people, 252 households, and 187 families living in the town. The population density was 2,255.4 PD/sqmi. There were 288 housing units at an average density of 981.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.58% White, 0.60% African American, 0.30% Asian, 0.76% from other races, and 0.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.66% of the population.

There were 252 households, out of which 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.7% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.4% were non-families. 23.0% 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 2.63 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.4% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $34,750, and the median income for a family was $38,182. Males had a median income of $30,313 versus $21,875 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,603. About 6.6% of families and 9.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.4% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over.

Parks and Recreation
In late 2020, The Tribune-Star reported that Dana is planning a downtown community center that would serve as a hub for resident services and programming for children, families, and senior adults. Dana received a $10,000 grant from the Vermillion County Community Foundation to go toward the project.

Notable people
Famed World War II war correspondent Ernie Pyle was born on a tenant farm near Dana. Pyle won the Pulitzer Prize in 1944 for his Correspondence entry. Bert Shepard, a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Washington Senators who had lost his leg in WWII, was also born in Dana. American author Dana Trent moved to Dana as an infant.

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Fairview Park, Indiana

Fairview Park is a town in Clinton Township, Vermillion County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 1,386 at the 2010 census.

History
Fairview Park was platted in 1902.

Geography
Fairview Park is located in the southeastern part of the county, at the north end of the city of Clinton. Indiana State Road 63 passes through the town from northeast to southwest.

According to the 2010 census, Fairview Park has a total area of 0.88 sqmi, all land.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,386 people, 609 households, and 406 families living in the town. The population density was 1575.0 PD/sqmi. There were 676 housing units at an average density of 768.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.2% White, 0.1% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.6% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 609 households, of which 26.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.4% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.3% were non-families. 29.7% 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 2.28 and the average family size was 2.78.

The median age in the town was 41.9 years. 20.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.2% were from 25 to 44; 31.2% were from 45 to 64; and 16.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.7% male and 49.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,496 people, 634 households, and 436 families living in the town. The population density was 1,652.4 PD/sqmi. There were 680 housing units at an average density of 751.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.66% White, 0.53% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.60% from other races, and 2.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.40% of the population.

There were 634 households, out of which 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.9% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.1% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 22.4% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 28.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $36,078, and the median income for a family was $43,542. Males had a median income of $39,000 versus $21,667 for females. The per capita income for the town was $21,459. About 8.2% of families and 10.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.4% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over.

Law enforcement and fire protection
The Fairview Park Town Marshal's Office provides law enforcement to the town and the city of Clinton per request. Fire protection is covered by the Fairview Park Fire Department. The fire house shares a building with the town hall located at 281 S Washington Street. It houses 3 frontline apparatus and one hooker.

Notable people

 * Len Gilmore, pitcher in Major League Baseball

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Newport, Indiana

Newport is a town in Vermillion Township, Vermillion County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 515 at the 2010 census. The town is the county seat of Vermillion County.

History
A post office has been in operation at Newport since 1820. Newport was platted in 1828.

The Vermillion County Courthouse and Vermillion County Jail and Sheriff's Residence are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Although the plutonium production plants at Hanford would eventually use graphite as a "moderator" to slow and control the fission process, Manhattan Project officials also pursued heavy water as an alternative option. A feasibility report conducted by the DuPont Company in November 1942 also rated heavy water as an acceptable cooling system, second best only to helium.

This information was brought to the attention of Harold Urey, a Manhattan Project scientist who had won the 1934 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his discovery of deuterium, an isotope of hydrogen. Urey imagined a nuclear chain-reactor pile built as a “homogeneous” system with heavy water as both the moderator and cooler. It could function with a simple pump device, a much simpler design than the complex helium-cooled graphite pile. Urey believed such a pile could be built with only 10 tons of heavy water.

The Manhattan Project soon contracted DuPont to build heavy water plants at three sites where ordnance works were already under construction: the Morgantown Ordnance Works near Morgantown, West Virginia; at the Wabash River Ordnance Works, near Newport, Indiana; and at the Alabama Ordnance Works, near Sylacauga, Alabama. For security reasons, the plants had to be administered directly by Manhattan Project officials while the Ordnance Department was, according to Colonel James Marshall, “not to be involved in the design or knowledge of use of the product.” The three plants would collectively produce three tons of heavy water per month.

Construction at the Wabash River Ordnance Works started on January 23, 1943, and was fully completed on December 13, 1943. [6]

Geography
Newport is located at the confluence of the Little Vermilion and Wabash rivers along Indiana State Road 63, about halfway between the county's north and south borders.

According to the 2010 census, Newport has a total area of 0.87 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 515 people, 211 households, and 149 families living in the town. The population density was 592.0 PD/sqmi. There were 231 housing units at an average density of 265.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 99.8% White and 0.2% from two or more races.

There were 211 households, of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.1% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.4% were non-families. 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.93.

The median age in the town was 42.1 years. 23.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.2% were from 25 to 44; 28.9% were from 45 to 64; and 17.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 578 people, 237 households, and 162 families living in the town. The population density was 714.8 PD/sqmi. There were 253 housing units at an average density of 312.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.58% White, 0.35% Native American, 0.87% Asian, and 1.21% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.21% of the population.

There were 237 households, out of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.6% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.6% were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $33,571, and the median income for a family was $36,389. Males had a median income of $36,518 versus $20,104 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,771. About 5.9% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.9% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over.

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

Arts and culture
Each fall, specifically the first weekend in October, Newport is host to the Newport Antique Auto Hill Climb, a racing event in which antique vehicles ascend the town's 1800-foot-long, 140-foot-tall hill. The popular event also features a car show, parade, and pageant. The Newport Antique Auto Hill Climb is an international event that attracts crowds of one hundred thousand plus to Newport. Automobiles, trucks and motorcycles from the Steam, Brass, Vintage, Antique, and Classic Car eras make timed runs from a standing start, up a steep hill to a finish line 1,800 feet away. It is an Indiana auto event third in size only to two annual Indianapolis Motor Speedway events, the Indianapolis 500 and Brickyard 400.

Newport, Indiana is listed as the place that Grace Anne Phillips was born and grew up in the movie "Grace is Gone" Starring and Produced by John Cusak

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Perrysville, Indiana

Perrysville is a town in Highland Township, Vermillion County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 456 at the 2010 census.

History
Perrysville was platted and surveyed in 1825 by James Blair on a bluff on the west side of the Wabash River. The town is named for Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, the hero of the Battle of Lake Erie. It became a local center for shipping products to New Orleans on flatboats via the Wabash, Ohio, and Mississippi Rivers, and it was also able to receive heavy equipment and manufactured items on steamboats. Prior to the advent of the railroad in the second half of the nineteenth century, the town's location on the river made for a thriving community; it is reputed to have been the largest town between Chicago and Terre Haute at the height of its success. The arrival of the Wabash and Erie Canal enhanced its importance even further; a sidecut with locks allowed boats to be towed across the river to the town. Various roads intersected here, including a plank toll road from Danville, Illinois to the west, and stagecoach traffic became frequent. However, when the railroads did arrive, and failed to pass through the town, it spelled the eventual end of the vital river traffic, and of the importance of the town of Perrysville.

The Perrysville post office has been in operation since 1827.

Geography
Perrysville is located in the northeast part of the county on the western banks of the Wabash River. Indiana State Road 32 passes through the town.

According to the 2010 census, Perrysville has a total area of 0.26 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 456 people, 184 households, and 127 families living in the town. The population density was 1753.8 PD/sqmi. There were 208 housing units at an average density of 800.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.2% White, 0.4% African American, 0.2% Asian, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.2% of the population.

There were 184 households, of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.7% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.0% were non-families. 28.3% 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 2.48 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the town was 40.2 years. 25% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.4% were from 25 to 44; 26.4% were from 45 to 64; and 16.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 45.6% male and 54.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 502 people, 198 households, and 139 families living in the town. The population density was 1,995.4 PD/sqmi. There were 208 housing units at an average density of 826.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 99.40% White, and 0.60% from two or more races.

There were 198 households, out of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.6% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.3% were non-families. 24.2% 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 2.54 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.5% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $33,929, and the median income for a family was $36,667. Males had a median income of $29,583 versus $22,969 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,455. About 5.1% of families and 9.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.4% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Luella F. McWhirter (1859–1952), philanthropist, clubwoman, and temperance leader

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Universal, Indiana

Universal is a town in Clinton Township, Vermillion County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 362 at the 2010 census.

History
Universal was founded in 1911 as a mining community. The town took its name from the nearby Universal Mines. A post office has been in operation at Universal since 1912.

Geography
Universal is located in the far southern part of the county, just to the west of Indiana State Road 63.

According to the 2010 census, Universal has a total area of 0.36 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 362 people, 151 households, and 103 families living in the town. The population density was 1005.6 PD/sqmi. There were 176 housing units at an average density of 488.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 99.4% White, 0.3% African American, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.

There were 151 households, of which 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.4% were married couples living together, 19.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.8% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.82.

The median age in the town was 38.8 years. 27.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.6% were from 25 to 44; 26% were from 45 to 64; and 15.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 420 people, 184 households, and 117 families living in the town. The population density was 1,477.5 PD/sqmi. There were 207 housing units at an average density of 729.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 99.52% White, 0.24% African American and 0.24% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.95% of the population.

There were 184 households, out of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.9% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.4% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 22.0% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 32.7% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $36,042, and the median income for a family was $39,327. Males had a median income of $28,068 versus $25,500 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,930. About 6.0% of families and 9.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.3% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.

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Roy Rosselló

Roy Stephan Rosselló Díaz (born May 1, 1970) is a Puerto Rican pop and gospel singer, businessman, and former member of the popular Puerto Rican group Menudo. Roy currently lives in Brazil, where he focused his musical career and built a family.

Through his membership in Menudo as well as his personal pursuits, he has participated in several television series and shows, such as The Love Boat, The Morning Show, Solid Gold, Good Morning America, and Soul Train, appearing in all the major networks, such as CBS, NBC, SBT and Fox, in addition to several international festivals and award ceremonies, such as the Tokyo Music Festival, where he won the Gold Award. In 1984, he was a presenter at the Grammys, handing the award for Best Recording for Children to Michael Jackson for his album "E.T. the Extra Terrestrial"

Early life
In his youth, Roy was a player for the Puerto Rican National Children's Soccer Team.

Roselló was a member of Menudo from August 1983 to January 1986 and debuted on the album A Todo Rock, albeit he didn't have lead vocals from the album, including Reaching Out and Mania. He recorded a total of six albums with the group, with the second half of the albums he was in, he had lead vocals on one song per each album. During his time, Menudo reached great popularity in Asia, more specifically in the Philippines and Japan. They had hits like "Indianápolis" and "Like A Cannonball," which was featured in the film Cannonball Run 2. It was also during his tenure in the Menudo lineup that the group scored their biggest hit in the United States, "Hold Me." Roy sang lead in the second version of "Ladron De Amor" and is seen prominently in the music video. He also sang lead in the song, "No Hay Reflexion" from the Grammy nominated album Evolucion. He also sang lead in the songs "Transformation" in English, "Alegra Esa Cara" in Spanish and "Alegra Essa Cara" in Portuguese. During concerts and TV appearances he sang lead in the song "Cambiale las Pilas"'s ("Gotta Get On Moving") second Spanish version as well as its English version, "Subete a Mi Moto", "Ghostbusters" and "One Night in Bangkok."

Personal life
In 1986, Roy met Brazilian children’s TV host Mara Maravilha and they started dating. Mara got pregnant by Roy, but her mother made her get an abortion in 1987, at the time the couple lived together for two years in a house he had in New York, USA. Their relationship ended in 1988, allegedly due to the excessive jealousy of Mara and her distrust of Roy. Mara stated in interviews that he wanted her to stop singing. At the time she was aware of the sexual abuse he allegedly suffered during his years in Menudo.

Rosselló is the father of five children with five different women, including eldest son Roy Jr. with his first wife Mireya Nieves, whom he married on October 14, 1989. The marriage was concluded by a divorce decree issued on December 10, 1993. He also has another son named Enrico with his third wife, Mirella Rodriguez Marcolini (m. 2008-2010), and a daughter Sophia, born in 2009, who was the result of a 6 month relationship he had with Natália Borges, a former employee of a store he had in Campinas.

In 2003, Roy went to Campinas after he had to acknowledge the paternity of his eldest child, Bianca, when he appeared on a TV program in Brazil. She was born when Roy was 15 years old. The girl is a result of his fling with a teenage Brazilian fan when he was on tour with Menudo there in 1985. In addition to Roy Jr., Enrico, Sophia and Bianca, he is also father to a third son named Guilhermo with his second wife Brenda Colon Reyes.

In a 2014 interview, Roy said he should have preserved himself more in relation to women. “I always liked women, but I should have been more careful,’ he regrets. The musician stated that he believes women approached him because of money. “Because I was a famous guy, they think I have money, but it’s all an illusion. For them it’s not important to allow me to have a good relationship with my children, they just want money,” he said.

In 1994, Roy married Marta Rhaulin. He made for 11 years a musical duo with her, Duo Roy and Rhaulin.

Roy married Patricia Avila in 2014, they have since divorced in 2018.

Post Menudo
He spent 1987 touring the United States, starred in a movie called Star of the Jungle, and was the host of Frente Jovem in 1986, a Brazilian TV show.

In 1991, Roy Rossello studied TV production at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale in Florida.

Since 2006, Rosselló has run a Caribbean-themed bar in the city of Campinas, located in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, where he also owns a jewelry store, Roy Rosello Fine Jewelry.

More recently, through another TV show in Brazil, he met his long-lost daughter and decided to settle in the South American country. Roy fell in love with the people, the culture, the tropical weather and the hospitality he found in Brazil, his new home.

Return to music
In 2009, Roy entered into the Brazilian music scene, when he formed a band of axé and Caribbean music.

A Fazenda
On September 14, 2014, Roy joined as a contestant on the famous Brazilian reality show A Fazenda 7 on TV Record.

On October 21, 2014, Rosselló alleged on the show that he and Ricky Martin had been victims of sexual abuse from Edgardo Diaz while Rosselló and Martin were members of Menudo.

Sexual assault
On Tuesday, April 18, 2023 on a segment of the Today Show about an upcoming docuseries, Roy revealed that he had been raped by José Enrique Menéndez, the father of Lyle and Erik Menéndez. Roy states that when he was visiting their New Jersey home at the age of 14, José drugged and raped him. "That's the man here that raped me", [Roy] says in a clip of the docuseries, pointing to Mr. Menéndez in a photo. "That's the pedophile."

As of May 2, 2023, Edgardo Díaz was under investigation by the LAPD over allegations brought by Roy that he was sexually assaulted as a former teenage member of the group Menudo in the 1980s. It is the first known criminal investigation surrounding Menudo and its creator by law enforcement.

With Menudo

 * A Todo Rock (1983) (Didn't have lead vocals)
 * Reaching Out (1984) (Didn't have lead vocals)
 * Mania (1984) (Didn't have lead vocals)
 * Evolucion (1984)
 * Menudo (1985)
 * Ayer y Hoy (1985)

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North Terre Haute, Indiana

North Terre Haute is a census-designated place (CDP) in Otter Creek Township, Vigo County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 4,305 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Terre Haute Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
A post office was established at North Terre Haute in 1912, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1957.

Geography
North Terre Haute is located at 39.53167°N, -87.36194°W (39.531681, -87.361847).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.6 square miles (9.3 km$2$), all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,606 people, 1,850 households, and 1,235 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,287.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,950 housing units at an average density of 545.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 96.18% White, 2.56% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 0.04% from other races, and 0.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.00% of the population.

There were 1,850 households, out of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 27.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $34,617, and the median income for a family was $42,469. Males had a median income of $33,306 versus $22,813 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $15,729. About 8.7% of families and 9.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.0% of those under age 18 and 8.7% of those age 65 or over.

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Riley, Indiana

Riley, once known as Lockport, is a town in Riley Township, Vigo County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 221 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Terre Haute Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
The original town of Lockport was platted on November 23, 1836, by Nathaniel Donham. It was known as Lockport due to its importance during the building of the Wabash and Erie Canal from 1847–1850. The canal town became a significant trading point along the waterway. Though the canal closed in 1873, the building of several different railroads kept the community as a place for trade. The town originally had various mills, sawmills and tanneries, but all were burned at different times. It was also notable in the grain market.

In 1911, the town took the name of its post office and became Riley. For several decades, Riley sustained a healthy coal mining industry including a strip mine just south of town, operated by the Maumee Colleries Company as late as 1936. In the second half of the twentieth century, Riley included a small suburban residential community.

Geography
Riley is located at 39.38972°N, -87.30056°W (39.389838, -87.300420).

At one time, the Wabash and Erie Canal ran through Riley and there are remnants of locks and the canal in several places.

According to the 2010 census, Riley has a total area of 0.09 sqmi, all land.

2020 census
At the 2020 census, there were 221 people, 93 households and 57 families living in the town. The population density was 2455.6 PD/sqmi. There were 103 housing units at an average density of 1144.4 /sqmi. The racial make-up of the town was 100% White, 0% Minorities

There were 93 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.1% were married couples living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.7% were non-families. 35.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13% 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 3.07.

The median age in the town was 32.8 years. 27.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.4% were from 25 to 44; 18.1% were from 45 to 64; and 14.9% were 65 years of age or older. The sex make-up of the town was 50.7% male and 49.3% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census, there were 160 people, 76 households and 44 families living in the town. The population density was 1,747.7 PD/sqmi. There were 83 housing units at an average density of 906.6 /sqmi. The racial make-up of the town was 100% White, and 0% Minorities

There were 76 households, of which 21.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.8% were non-families. 36.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 2.76.

21.9% of the population were under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 26.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.2 males.

The median household income was $28,333 and the median family income was $35,833. Males had a median income of $31,667 and females $23,750. The per capita income for the town was $13,616. About 15.0% of families and 12.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 22.2% of those 65 or over.

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Seelyville, Indiana

Seelyville is a town in Lost Creek Township, Vigo County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 1,029 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Terre Haute Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Seelyville was originally called the "Woodsmills." The town was laid out by Moddisett, the owner of the land north of the Jonas Seely property. When the Terre Haute and Eastern Railroad was built along the south side of town, the small whistle stop station hired Jonas Seely as station master. The name was originally the Seely Station but was later changed to Seelyville Station. The town expanded with the opening of the McKeen coal shaft, one of the earliest operated in the county. After passing through several hands, the mine closed operations in 1879. Others operated into the early 1900s. A post office was established in Seelyville in 1878.

Geography
Seelyville is located at 39.49222°N, -87.26639°W (39.492188, -87.266466). The town lies east of Terre Haute along U.S. Route 40.

According to the 2010 census, Seelyville has a total area of 0.91 sqmi, of which 0.89 sqmi (or 97.8%) is land and 0.02 sqmi (or 2.2%) is water.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,029 people, 424 households, and 263 families living in the town. The population density was 1156.2 PD/sqmi. There were 481 housing units at an average density of 540.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.8% White, 0.4% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 424 households, of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.8% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.0% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.99.

The median age in the town was 36.2 years. 23.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.5% were from 25 to 44; 27.5% were from 45 to 64; and 11.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,182 people, 491 households, and 326 families living in the town. The population density was 1,371.4 PD/sqmi. There were 526 housing units at an average density of 610.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.39% White, 0.68% African American, 0.17% Asian, 0.42% from other races, and 0.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.85% of the population.

There were 491 households, out of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.0% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.6% were non-families. 27.1% 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 2.38 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the town, the age distribution of the population shows 24.1% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $35,114, and the median income for a family was $45,167. Males had a median income of $31,000 versus $21,326 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,588. About 3.5% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.3% of those under age 18 and 14.3% of those age 65 or over.

Notable natives
One of Seelyville's most famous residents was New York Giants outfielder Josh Devore, sometimes referred to as the "Seelyville Speed Demon."

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West Terre Haute, Indiana

West Terre Haute is a town in Sugar Creek Township, Vigo County, Indiana, on the western side of the Wabash River near Terre Haute. The population was 2,236 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Terre Haute Metropolitan Statistical Area. Bethany Congregational Church was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.

History
Originally called McQuilkinsville, then simply Macksville or Maxville, West Terre Haute was laid out by Samuel McQuilkin on November 22, 1836. The first building had been put up in 1833, and in 1834 McQuilkin opened a general store on the National Road between present-day Third and Fourth Streets. The store proved useful to those working on the National Road and made McQuilkinsville an important town in the area. Because of the town's fertile soil, soon people started settling there as vegetable farmers. John Griggs and his son Edward put up a flour mill in 1867, but the structure was burned in 1870. The town expanded quickly, with Smith Hinch building a tavern on the National Road and Richard McIlroy building a brick general store and post office in 1872.

In 1894 citizens of the town voted to change its name to West Terre Haute.

The West Terre Haute post office has been in operation since 1899.

Bethany Congregational Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.

Growth of industry
By 1878, industries included a lumber mill, a cigar factory, and a shingle manufacturer, and the town had grown to a population of 250.

With coal-bearing bluffs immediately to the town's north and west, coal mining became a major industry in the town. By 1906, West Terre Haute had eleven mines in operation, served by both railroads and wagon roads. These mines averaged a daily output of 2,000 tons.

Clay deposits in the town led to the production of clay products including building brick, paving brick, sewer pipe and drain tile. Four separate companies in the area worked in this industry, including the Vigo Clay Company, the Miller Brick Company, Terre Haute Brick and Pipe Company (also known as the Vitrified Brick Company), and the National Drain Tile Company.

Just north of West Terre Haute was a large gravel pit a mile in length at its widest point. The gravel was mainly used in railroad grades.

Due to increased employment opportunities, the population of West Terre Haute increased from several hundred in the 1880s to approximately 3500 by the mid-1890s. To accommodate these new residents and commuters, in 1905 a new bridge was built to cross the Wabash River including tracks for the city's streetcar and interurban line. The Bank of West Terre Haute was established that same year.

Decline of commerce
Beginning in the early 1920s, the coal, clay and gravel industries slowly declined. West Terre Haute became a mainly residential community for factory workers and miners. After the Great Depression, the town's businesses included automobile repair shops and grocers. However, business faded when I-70 was constructed and circumvented the town.

Geography
West Terre Haute is located at 39.46361°N, -87.44889°W (39.463636, -87.448963). It is separated from Terre Haute by the Wabash River and a strip of low land (known alternately as Dresser or Taylorville) on the west side of the river.

According to the 2010 census, West Terre Haute has a total area of 0.75 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,236 people, 839 households, and 588 families living in the town. The population density was 2981.3 PD/sqmi. There were 975 housing units at an average density of 1300.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.3% White, 0.5% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.4% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 839 households, of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.2% were married couples living together, 20.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.9% were non-families. 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.09.

The median age in the town was 35.5 years. 26% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.6% were from 25 to 44; 23.9% were from 45 to 64; and 12.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,330 people, 895 households, and 620 families living in the town. The population density was 3,082.4 PD/sqmi. There were 1,046 housing units at an average density of 1,383.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.55% White, 0.04% African American, 0.52% Native American, 0.47% Asian, 0.17% Pacific Islander, 0.04% from other races, and 1.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.56% of the population.

There were 895 households, out of which 36.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% were married couples living together, 16.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.7% were non-families. 26.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 29.1% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $25,954, and the median income for a family was $30,469. Males had a median income of $25,854 versus $19,618 for females. The per capita income for the town was $11,887. About 16.5% of families and 20.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.4% of those under age 18 and 11.1% of those age 65 or over.

Government
They are separated by the Wabash River. Bridges connecting the two are located on US 40 and I-70. They are distinct political entities. West Terre Haute has its own town council, police department, street department, sewer department, and fire department, though the Vigo County Sheriff's Department has jurisdiction in both cities.

Education
West Terre Haute is in the Vigo County School Corporation. The town has four schools:
 * Fayette Elementary School-Grades K-5
 * Sugar Creek Consolidated Elementary School-Grades PreK-5
 * West Vigo Middle School-Grades 6-8
 * West Vigo High School-Grades 9-12

West Terre Haute has a public library, a branch of the Vigo County Public Library.

Transportation
West Terre Haute is the last community in Indiana encountered travelling westbound on US 40 before crossing into Illinois. Interstate 70 does not pass through West Terre Haute itself but skirts its southern edge. There are two exits on I-70 for West Terre Haute: Exit #1 (eastbound only) onto U.S. 40 and Exit #3 onto Darwin Road, though it is also marked for Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, which is five miles (8 km) northwest of West Terre Haute.

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La Fontaine, Indiana

La Fontaine is a town in Liberty Township, Wabash County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 875 at the 2010 census. Its name means "The Fountain" in French.

History
The community was named after Francis La Fontaine, a Miami Indian chief. According to early maps, the town was originally known as Ashland.

The La Fontaine post office has been in operation since 1848.

The LaFontaine Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2014.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, La Fontaine has a total area of 0.61 sqmi, of which 0.6 sqmi (or 98.36%) is land and 0.01 sqmi (or 1.64%) is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 875 people, 328 households, and 223 families living in the town. The population density was 1458.3 PD/sqmi. There were 374 housing units at an average density of 623.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.5% White, 0.1% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 328 households, of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.7% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.0% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.93.

The median age in the town was 41.9 years. 23.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.9% were from 25 to 44; 22.6% were from 45 to 64; and 24.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 45.6% male and 54.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 900 people, 352 households, and 237 families living in the town. The population density was 1,470.2 PD/sqmi. There were 379 housing units at an average density of 619.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.89% White, 0.22% African American, 0.67% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 1.00% from other races, and 1.00% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.00% of the population.

There were 352 households, out of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.0% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.4% were non-families. 29.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.80.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 22.3% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 23.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $43,393, and the median income for a family was $47,031. Males had a median income of $31,042 versus $22,750 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,203. About 1.2% of families and 3.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.0% of those under age 18 and 1.7% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Mike "Doc" Emrick, retired television sportscaster

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Lagro, Indiana

Lagro is a town in Lagro Township, Wabash County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 415 at the 2010 census.

History
The community was named after Le Gris, a Miami Chief. The Lagro post office has been in operation since 1893.

The National Register of Historic Places listed St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church in 1999 and the Masonic Temple and the Red Men Hall in 2020.

Geography
Lagro is located along the Wabash River opposite the mouth of the Salamonie River.

According to the 2010 census, Lagro has a total area of 0.6 sqmi, of which 0.59 sqmi (or 98.33%) is land and 0.01 sqmi (or 1.67%) is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 415 people, 156 households, and 110 families living in the town. The population density was 703.4 PD/sqmi. There were 184 housing units at an average density of 311.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.9% White, 1.7% Native American, 0.5% Asian, and 1.0% from two or more races.

There were 156 households, of which 35.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 14.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.5% were non-families. 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.11.

The median age in the town was 36.6 years. 26% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.8% were from 25 to 44; 26.2% were from 45 to 64; and 11.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 54.2% male and 45.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 454 people, 166 households, and 122 families living in the town. The population density was 758.7 PD/sqmi. There were 183 housing units at an average density of 305.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.90% White, 0.66% Native American, and 0.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.22% of the population.

There were 166 households, out of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.8% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.5% were non-families. 23.5% 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 2.73 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 30.4% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 116.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 119.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $34,327, and the median income for a family was $39,375. Males had a median income of $37,188 versus $18,056 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,186. About 3.9% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.5% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Ike Duffey (May 31, 1906 – April 4, 1906), sports executive
 * Gene Stratton-Porter (August 17, 1863 – December 6, 1924), author, nature photographer, naturalist, and silent movie-era producer, was born at the Stratton family's farm near Lagro.

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Ecchi

Ecchi (エッチ) is a slang term in the Japanese language for playfully sexual actions. As an adjective, it is used with the meaning of "sexy", "dirty" or "naughty"; as a verb, means "to have sex", and as a noun, it is used to describe someone of lascivious behavior. It is softer than the Japanese word ero (エロ from Eros or "erotic"), and does not imply perversion in the way hentai does.

The word ecchi has been adopted by western fans of Japanese media to describe works with sexual overtones. In western culture, it has come to be used to refer to softcore or playful sexuality, as distinct from the word hentai, which connotes perversion or fetishism. Works described as ecchi by the western fans do not show sexual intercourse or genitalia, but sexual themes are referenced. Ecchi themes are a type of fan service, and can be found in most comedy shōnen and seinen manga and harem anime.

Etymology and use in Japan
The correct transcription of the word エッチ in Hepburn notation is "etchi". However, it is typically written as "ecchi" in the Western world.

Etchi in and of itself is merely an abbreviation of hentai. There is no distinction between "hardcore" hentai and "softcore" etchi in proper Japanese. See Hentai for further etymology.

Hentai was introduced in the Meiji period as a term for change of form or transformation in science and psychology. In this context, it was used to refer to disorders such as hysteria or to describe paranormal phenomena like hypnosis or telepathy. Slowly, the meaning expanded until it had the meaning of non-standard. In the 1910s, it was used in sexology in the compound expression "hentai seiyoku" (変態性欲, abnormal sexual desire , which is rephrased as "sexual perversion" in modern times) and became popular within the theory of sexual deviance (Hentai seiyoku ron), published by Eiji Habuto and Jun'ichirō Sawada in 1915. In the 1920s, many publications dealt with deviant sexual desires and the ero guro nansensu movement. Goichi Matsuzawa calls it a period characterized by a "hentai boom". In the 1930s, censorship became more common, leading to fewer books being published on this theme.

After the Second World War, in the 1950s, interest in hentai was renewed, and people would sometimes refer to it just by the first English letter, H (pronounced as エッチ, ). In 1952, the magazine Shukan Asahi reported that a woman who was groped by a stranger in a movie theater reacted with "ara etchi yo" ("hey, that's perverse"). In this context, etchi should be understood as sexually forward and is synonymous to iyarashii (嫌らしい, dirty or disgusting) or sukebe (すけべ, a person with sex on the brain). From this, the word etchi started to branch off, and assume new connotations. In the 1960s, etchi started to be used by youth to refer to sex in general. By the 1980s, it was used to mean sex, as in the phrase etchi suru (to have sex).

Other neologisms such as sekkusu are often used to refer to sex, in addition to the term ecchi. Ecchi is now used as a qualifier for anything related to erotic or pornographic content. Its exact meaning varies with context, but in general, it is most similar to the English word "naughty" (when used as an adjective). The Japanese media tend to use other words, e.g. ero-manga (エロ), adult manga (アダルト), or anime / manga for persons over 18 years (18禁アニメ, 18禁). The prefix "H-" is also sometimes used to refer to pornographic genres, e.g. H-anime, H-manga, etc.

Western usage
In Japan, oiroke manga (お色気漫画) is used to describe manga with very light or playful erotic content, such as is found in shonen manga. In western nations, though, ecchi has become the preferred term. The more explicit seijin manga (成人向け漫画, seijinmukemanga) are more likely to be referred to as hentai in the west. This does correlate to a similar distinction in Japanese. For instance, if a young woman were to call a young man e(t/c)chi, that might be construed as flirting, whereas hentai sounds more like condemnation.

Works aimed at a female audience can contain scenes which are seen as ecchi. Examples are R-18 Love Report! from Emiko Sugi and Oruchuban Ebichu from Risa Itō, which are aimed at the shōjo and josei audience, but contain rather explicit content.

Common elements of ecchi include conversations with sexual references or misunderstandings (e.g. double entendre or innuendo), misunderstandings in visual depictions (e.g. suggestive posing), revealing or sexualized clothing (e.g. underwear or cosplay), nudity (e.g. ripped apart clothing, wet clothing, clothing malfunctions) and the portrayal of certain actions (e.g. groping). This kind of sexuality is often used for comical effect. A typical example scene would contain a male protagonist that trips over a female character, giving the impression of sexual harassment.

The concept of ecchi is very closely related to fan service. While fan service describes every aspect to please the fans, ecchi relates to sexual themes. A special kind of fan service, that is usually bound or justified by the narrative.

Typical examples
There are many elements that may classify a work as ecchi, but these elements have to occur quite often (for example, in all episodes of a show). Graphically speaking, different techniques are used to show sexy pictures, usually by revealing parts of the female body such as the back or breasts. Some of these patterns are recurrent, such as scenes in a shower, hot springs (onsen), or fighting scenes in which clothes are torn apart. The imagination of characters is also a common device for showing their sexual fantasies, as well as transformation scenes of magical girls. In the end, any excuse is valid to show a character partially or completely nude.

Nudity

Levels of nudity vary strongly between works, depending on the intended audience and the preferences of the authors. For example, in some cases, though the breasts are shown on the screen, nipples and genitals are obscured by props, clothing, or effects. This kind of censorship was typical for Lala Satalin Deviluke in To Love Ru, Blair in Soul Eater and Asuka Langley Soryu from Neon Genesis Evangelion. Conversely, in Ladies versus Butlers! and other such anime, the nipples are clearly visible through clothing, no matter how thick it is. In any case nosebleeds as a comedic trope are a typical masculine reaction to female nudity or semi-nudity inasmuch as they represent one extremely exaggerated component of sexual arousal – increased blood pressure.

Panties
The use of panty shots (panchira), or visibility of the underwear (panties), is one common motif. Typically the male character will react in an exaggerated manner and be castigated. Furthermore the color and style of the panties are an indication of the character, personality, and range sexual experience (or lack of it) female character, e.g. white for the innocent, striped for the shy, and red for the experienced. Panties are the main theme in some ecchi (for instance, Chobits and Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt), but they can also appear in other anime simply for a bit of gratuitous sex appeal.

Sexual activity
Although revealing or sexualized clothing, nudity or groping may occur in ecchi works, there usually is no explicit sexual intercourse in such works (although in the West they may be erroneously classified as hentai). Furthermore in this genre may appear that whilst it appears that a couple are having sex. E.g. the two may be seen in silhouette from outside a tent, or making sounds during exertion.

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North Manchester, Indiana

North Manchester is a town in Chester Township, Wabash County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 5,273 at the 2020 census.

History
Peter Ogan, acting as the town's founder filed for recording the 'Original Plat of Manchester' on February 13, 1846. The community was named after Manchester, in England.

The North Manchester post office has been in operation since 1838.

In the early 20th century, automobiles were made here by the DeWitt Motor Company. On February 1, 1968, Martin Luther King Jr. gave a speech at Manchester College. This was the last time he spoke at a college campus, as he was assassinated eight weeks later. Robert F. Kennedy also visited Manchester College during his 1968 presidential campaign – he, too, would be assassinated a few weeks later. Other international visitors during that same decade include Duke Ellington, Buckminster Fuller, Ralph Nader, and Ramsey Lewis (whose concert was cut short by a bomb scare).

Thomas R. Marshall, who served as Governor of Indiana and as Vice President of the United States under President Woodrow Wilson, was born in North Manchester.

The Lentz House (Hotel Sheller), Manchester College Historic District, Thomas R. Marshall School, Noftzger-Adams House, North Manchester Covered Bridge, North Manchester Historic District, North Manchester Public Library, and Peabody Memorial Tower are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The North Manchester Planing and Band Saw Mill was formerly listed.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, North Manchester has a total area of 3.61 sqmi, of which 3.53 sqmi (or 97.78%) is land and 0.08 sqmi (or 2.22%) is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 6,112 people, 2,213 households, and 1,302 families living in the town. The population density was 1731.4 PD/sqmi. There were 2,484 housing units at an average density of 703.7 /mi2. The racial makeup of the town was 95.2% White, 1.1% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 1.2% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.8% of the population.

There were 2,213 households, of which 25.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.1% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.2% were non-families. 34.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.87.

The median age in the town was 36.5 years. 18.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 22.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.8% were from 25 to 44; 20.9% were from 45 to 64; and 22.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 45.8% male and 54.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,260 people, 2,192 households, and 1,374 families living in the town. The population density was 1,735.5 PD/sqmi. There were 2,327 housing units at an average density of 645.1 /mi2. The racial makeup of the town was 96.15% White, 0.93% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.83% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.80% from other races, and 0.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.74% of the population.

There were 2,192 households, out of which 26.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.3% were non-families. 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.85.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 17.8% under the age of 18, 21.9% from 18 to 24, 20.1% from 25 to 44, 17.9% from 45 to 64, and 22.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $35,448, and the median income for a family was $46,781. Males had a median income of $31,795 versus $23,388 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,140. About 4.8% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.9% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education
North Manchester is home to Manchester University and Manchester Junior-Senior High School.

The town has a lending library, the North Manchester Public Library.

Notable people

 * Andrew W. Cordier (1901–1975), history professor (1923–1944), co-founder of the United Nations (1945), President of Columbia University (1968–1970)
 * Lloyd C. Douglas (1877–1951), author and pastor of the Lutheran Church
 * Daniel Garber (1880–1958), American Impressionist landscape painter, born in North Manchester
 * Michael Leckrone (b.1936), director of the University of Wisconsin Marching Band
 * Clyde Lovellette (1929–2016), Hall of Fame basketball player
 * Thomas R. Marshall (1854–1925), Governor of Indiana (1909–1913) and Vice President of the United States (1913–1921), born in North Manchester
 * Francis W. Palmer (1827–1907), Printer, Member of Congress, born in North Manchester
 * Grace Van Studdiford (1873–1927), stage actress and opera singer

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Roann, Indiana

Roann is a town in Paw Paw Township, Wabash County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 479 at the 2010 census.

History
There are two theories on how the town of Roann got its name. One source claims that the community was named for Roanne, France. Another tells a legend about how a father saw his daughter on a boat in a dangerous current and was shouting at her "Row, Ann!"

The Roann post office has been in operation since 1866.

The Thomas J. Lewis House, Roann Covered Bridge, Roann Historic District, and Roann-Paw Paw Township Public Library are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Roann has a total area of 0.23 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 479 people, 186 households, and 130 families living in the town. The population density was 2082.6 PD/sqmi. There were 208 housing units at an average density of 904.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.5% White, 0.6% Native American, 0.4% Asian, and 0.4% from two or more races.

There were 186 households, of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.1% were non-families. 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.10.

The median age in the town was 35.6 years. 28% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.9% were from 25 to 44; 21.4% were from 45 to 64; and 16.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 45.9% male and 54.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 400 people, 153 households, and 117 families living in the town. The population density was 2,226.4 PD/sqmi. There were 164 housing units at an average density of 912.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.00% White, 0.25% from other races, and 1.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.25% of the population.

There were 154 households, out of which 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.4% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.9% were non-families. 21.6% 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 2.61 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.5% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $41,000, and the median income for a family was $42,955. Males had a median income of $29,833 versus $22,411 for females. The per capita income for the town was $20,880. About 4.8% of families and 9.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.7% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The town has a lending library, the Roann-Paw Paw Township Public Library.

Arts and culture
Each September, Roann holds the Covered Bridge Festival.

Notable people

 * Dall Fields, classical bassoonist

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Wabash, Indiana

Wabash is a city in Noble Township, Wabash County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 10,666 at the 2010 census. The city is situated along the Wabash River in the county seat of Wabash County.

Wabash is notable as claiming to be the first electrically lighted city in the world, which was inaugurated on March 31, 1880. However, closer inspection of the reference shows only the court house grounds were lighted. It is also home to the historic Eagles Theatre, Paradise Spring Treaty Grounds (1826), the Wabash and Erie Canal, Presbyterian Church (1880), and Disciples of Christ Christian Church (1865).

Etymology
The name Wabash derives from a Miami-Illinois term for "water over white stones." The Miami name reflected the clarity of the river in Huntington County, Indiana, where the river bottom is limestone.

History
The first settlers to arrive in Wabash was in 1829 as a result of the treaty of Paradise Spring. The town of Wabash was platted in the spring of 1834 by Col. Hugh Hanna and Col. David Burr. The community was designated as the county seat, and it was incorporated in 1834. The town prospered due to its proximity to the Wabash and Erie Canal. In 1870 the Wabash County Courthouse and most of downtown was destroyed in a fire. However, the resilience of the city led Wabash to recover. The construction of the Big Four Railway brought even more growth to the small town but led to the neglect of the canal.

Wabash used a new type of carbon arc light invented by Charles Brush in 1870. On March 31, 1880, four 3,000-candle power lamps were suspended from the top of the courthouse. Two telegraph wires ran from the lamps to the courthouse basement, where they were connected to a generator powered by a 12-horsepower steam engine to provide power

The James M. Amoss Building, Downtown Wabash Historic District, East Wabash Historic District, First Christian Church, Honeywell Memorial Community Center, Honeywell Studio, McNamee-Ford House, North Wabash Historic District, West Wabash Historic District, and Solomon Wilson Building are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Media
The Wabash Free Trader was published in Wabash from 1871 to 1876. The Wabash Weekly Courier was published from 1876 until 1887.

Geography
The Wabash River runs through the town, on its way towards Peru, where it splits creating a series of islands, and where the sandbars are quite common on this stretch.

According to the 2010 census, Wabash has a total area of 9.128 sqmi, of which 8.89 sqmi (or 97.39%) is land and 0.238 sqmi (or 2.61%) is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 10,666 people, 4,465 households, and 2,805 families living in the city. The population density was 1199.8 PD/sqmi. There were 5,068 housing units at an average density of 570.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.3% White, 0.4% African American, 1.0% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population.

There were 4,465 households, of which 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.7% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.2% were non-families. 32.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age in the city was 41.3 years. 22.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.7% were from 25 to 44; 26.4% were from 45 to 64; and 18.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.2% male and 52.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 11,743 people, 4,799 households, and 3,100 families living in the city. The population density was 1,319.0 PD/sqmi. There were 5,136 housing units at an average density of 576.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.85% White, 0.37% African American, 1.06% Native American, 0.51% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.41% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.46% of the population.

There were 4,799 households, out of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.4% were non-families. 30.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $12,000, and the median income for a family was $14000. Males had a median income of $18000 versus $12,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,210. About 7.9% of families and 9.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.5% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over.

Theater
Opened on March 30, 1906, the Eagles Theatre was built as a vaudeville theatre. In the late 1920's it was remodeled by architect Alvin M. Strauss and had switched to movies by the 1930’s. further remodeling was carried out in 1939 when it was redecorated in the Art Deco style. The Eagles Theatre has one of the largest screens remaining in Indiana and has 2 balconies and a ballroom. The Eagles Theatre was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.

The Honeywell Center is a performing arts center located in downtown Wabash. Construction of the 45,000-square-foot-facilaity began in 1940 but was postponed until 1957. in 1997 a 75,000-square-foot addition included the 1,500-seat Ford Theater, Eugenia's Restaurant and an art gallery.

Economy
The Honeywell Corporation was founded in the 1880s in Wabash, Indiana and still maintains a strong presence in the small town. Wabash is home to The Ford Meter Box Company, a prominent manufacturer in the waterworks industry. Wabash is also home to many smaller companies. Papers industries Inc., Beacon Credit Union, Thermafiber, inc. The Metropolitan School District also employs many people (100 - 200)

Religion
The city’s largest congregation is the United Methodist Church; other churches in the city include: Presbyterian, Church of the Nazarene, Catholic, Christian, Baptist, Wesleyan, and Pentecostal.

Government
The government consists of a mayor and a city council. The mayor is elected in citywide vote. The city council consists of 7 members with 5 elected from individual districts and two elected at-large. The current members of city council are:

 * Bryan Dillion (R, AL)
 * John Burnsworth (R, AL)
 * David Weaver (R, 1st)
 * Dave Monroe (R, 2nd)
 * Terry Brewer (R, 3rd)
 * Susan Bonfitto (R, 4th)
 * Jan Roland (R, 5th)

The Wabash post office has been in operation since 1839.

Higher education
There are 2 universities within 20 miles of Wabash. The biggest and most notable being Manchester University which is based in North Manchester and Huntington University which is located in Huntington.

Primary and secondary schools

 * OJ Neighbours Elementary School
 * Meroby Elementary School
 * St Bernard Elementary School
 * Wabash Middle School
 * Wabash High School

The town has a lending library, the Wabash Carnegie Public Library.

Notable people

 * Michael Baber - music and sound editor
 * Adelaide Steele Baylor - federal education official
 * Loren M. Berry – pioneer of Yellow Pages telephone directory
 * Rick Brandenburg – entomologist
 * John W. Corso – art director and production designer
 * John P. Costas - telecommunications engineer, noted for Costas loop
 * James E. Dabler - Illinois state representative and businessman
 * Jimmy Daywalt – race car driver
 * Charles Dingle - actor
 * Gus Dorais – football player and coach of football, basketball, and baseball
 * Crystal Gayle - country singer
 * Larry Hall - Serial killer
 * Mark Honeywell – founder of Honeywell Corporation and Honeywell Center
 * Howard A. Howe - polio researcher
 * O. P. Hubbard - member of the Alaska Senate (1915–1919).
 * Bobby Jones – National Football League guard
 * Joaquin Miller - poet and frontiersman
 * George Mullin - Major League Baseball player
 * Keith O'Conner Murphy - Rockabilly Hall of Fame singer and songwriter
 * Margie Stewart - U.S. Army poster girl during World War II

title: Wabash, Indiana