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Cambridge City, Indiana

Cambridge City is a town in Jackson Township, Wayne County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 1,870 at the 2010 census.

History
Cambridge City was laid out and platted in 1836. The community was named after the city of Cambridge, in England.

The Cambridge City post office has been in operation since 1835.

Cambridge City experienced growth when the Whitewater Canal was extended to that point in 1846.

Situated along the historic National Road (U.S. Route 40), Cambridge City is currently a prominent destination for antique seekers.

The Cambridge City Historic District, Conklin-Montgomery House, and Lackey-Overbeck House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Cambridge City has a total area of 1.02 sqmi, of which 1.01 sqmi (or 99.02%) is land and 0.01 sqmi (or 0.98%) is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,870 people, 785 households, and 514 families living in the town. The population density was 1851.5 PD/sqmi. There were 893 housing units at an average density of 884.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.5% White, 0.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 785 households, of which 33.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.1% were married couples living together, 14.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.5% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.90.

The median age in the town was 39.8 years. 24.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.8% were from 25 to 44; 26% were from 45 to 64; and 17% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,121 people, 904 households, and 602 families living in the town. The population density was 2,030.6 PD/sqmi. There were 956 housing units at an average density of 915.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 99.34% White, 0.33% African American, 0.09% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.14% from other races, and 0.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.04% of the population.

There were 904 households, out of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.85.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.8% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 19.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $33,750, and the median income for a family was $41,731. Males had a median income of $35,602 versus $23,100 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,691. About 6.9% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.4% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.

Culture
The town celebrates its history and heritage during the second weekend in each September during the annual Canal Days festival, which commemorates the importance of the Whitewater Canal to the formation and growth of Cambridge City in the 19th century.

Education
Cambridge City has two schools: an elementary school and a middle/high school that serve the surrounding areas.
 * Western Wayne Elementary School
 * Lincoln Middle/High School

The town has a lending library, the Cambridge City Public Library.

Economy
Just south of I-70, Cambridge City is home to the Indiana Gateway Industrial Park which is home to Taconic Biosciences, Dot Foods and Sugar Creek Packaging Co. (replacing Really Cool Foods which closed in December 2011).

Notable people

 * Alice Williams Brotherton (1848-1930), writer
 * Larry Crockett (1926-1955), Indy car driver
 * Solomon Meredith (1810-1875), a Quaker general in the American Civil War
 * Virginia Claypool Meredith (1848-1936), "Queen of American Agriculture"; ran a farm in Cambridge City
 * The Overbeck Sisters - four daughters of John and Sarah Overpeck who hand-produced their internationally known Overbeck Art Pottery in Cambridge City from 1911 to 1955
 * Presley Sorah (born 2003), racing driver

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Centerville, Indiana

Centerville is a town in Center Township, Wayne County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 2,552 at the 2010 United States Census.

Geography
U.S. Route 40 runs east−west through town along Main Street.

According to the 2010 census, Centerville has a total area of 2.4 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 2,552 people, 1,038 households, and 738 families in the town. The population density was 1063.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,147 housing units at an average density of 477.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.1% White, 0.6% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 1.3% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population.

There were 1,038 households, of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were married couples living together, 17.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.9% were non-families. 26.1% 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 2.46 and the average family size was 2.95.

The median age in the town was 37.1 years. 27.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.8% were from 25 to 44; 24.9% were from 45 to 64; and 13.5% 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 2000 United States Census, there were 2,427 people, 944 households, and 676 families in the town. The population density was 2421.5 PD/sqmi. There were 1,001 housing units at an average density of 998.7 per square mile 998.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.48% White, 0.21% African American, 0.04% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.74% from other races, and 0.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.07% of the population.

There were 944 households, out of which 36.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.8% were married couples living together, 15.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.3% were non-families. 26.2% 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 2.46 and the average family size was 2.95.

The town population contained 27.3% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $32,219, and the median income for a family was $37,566. Males had a median income of $31,875 versus $22,450 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,526. About 5.3% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.7% of those under age 18 and 3.5% of those age 65 or over.

History
Centerville was platted in 1814 on land bought from the Miami Indians at the Twelve Mile Purchase. It was settled by Quakers originally from Centreville, Delaware. Centre Monthly Meeting in Delaware is part of Baltimore Yearly Meeting of the Society of Friends, whose Indian relations office first sent a delegation of Quakers to Indiana Territory at the request of Chief Little Turtle of the Miami Indians, who visited them in Baltimore. Friends from Delaware lived for a time in Guilford County, North Carolina before permanently moving to Indiana Territory when it opened for settlement. The community is said to be named for its location near the middle of the county, but it’s not in the center. A little-known county seat war was fought in Wayne County in 1873 between Centerville and Richmond. The county seat had been located in Centerville (Center Township) since 1818. By 1870, Richmond (Wayne Township) had surpassed Centerville in business, population, and tax revenue. These factors led the population of Wayne Township to demand the county seat be moved to Richmond. The dispute was played out in the newspapers, courts, and petitions, with Richmond the eventual winner. A new courthouse was erected in Richmond and preparations were made to move records from Centerville to Richmond. Centerville residents twice stopped Richmond's officials’ efforts to move the records, first with guarded locked gates, then by firing on their own courthouse with a three-pound cannon nicknamed “Black Betty.” The cannon was used when Richmond guards were brought in to protect the records. The cannon had been loaded with iron scraps. A crowd demanded the guard come out of the Centerville courthouse. When they refused, the cannon was fired, the door blown off its hinges, and the guards were forced to beat a hasty retreat. Soldiers were brought in the next day to move the records to Richmond. Centerville's tenure as county seat had come to an end. The holes from the cannon shot are still visible over the door of the old courthouse, now the Center Township Library.

The Centerville post office has been in operation since 1818.

In 1828 the National Road, which ran along Centerville's Main Street, was surveyed. It later became the first improved section of the trail in 1850 by a Special Act of Congress.

Centerville's cobblestone street was a major stop along the trail to the West. During the height of the Gold Rush, 49,000 wagons would travel along the street each year.

Centerville is known as the “City of Arches” due to the five main arches on the Old National Road. The original road was 100 feet (30.5 m) wide, but was reduced to 65 feet (19.8 m) after several buildings in the town had encroached into the roadway. The arches were used as a way to get behind the buildings and into the backyards of the houses. The five arches in Centerville are the Backenstoes, Dill, Shortridge, Lantz, and Malone Archways, all built between 1823 and 1836. In August, Centerville has Archway Days, held to celebrate the historical archways.

The Centerville Historic District (Centerville, Indiana), Oliver P. Morton House, and Westcott Stock Farm are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Education
Centerville has one secondary school, Centerville Senior High School, and one library, Centerville-Center Township Public Library.

Notable people

 * John A. Burbank (1827−1905), Governor of Dakota Territory
 * Barry Jones (1963− ), pitcher in Major League Baseball
 * George Washington Julian (1817−1899), state and U.S. Representative
 * Joseph Henry Kibbey (1853−1924), Governor of the Arizona Territory
 * Oliver Hazard Perry Morton (1823−1877), Governor of Indiana and U.S. Senator from Indiana

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Dublin, Indiana

Dublin is a town in Jackson Township, Wayne County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 679 at the 2020 census.

History
Dublin was laid out and platted in 1830. It is named after the city of Dublin in Ireland. A post office has been in operation at Dublin since 1833. On October 15, 1851, the Indiana Woman's Suffrage Association was created in Dublin. The Witt-Champe-Myers House was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1995.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Dublin has a total area of 0.54 sqmi, of which 0.53 sqmi (or 98.15%) is land and 0.01 sqmi (or 1.85%) is water.

2010 census
At the 2010 census, there were 790 people, 325 households,and 210 families living in the town. The population density was 1490.6 /sqmi. There were 367 housing units at an average density of 692.5 /sqmi. The racial make-up of the town was 98.0% White, 0.3% African American, 0.5% Asian and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 325 households, of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present and 35.4% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.05.

The median age in the town was 42.1 years. 22.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.3% were from 25 to 44; 27.7% were from 45 to 64; and 18.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 47.2% male and 52.8% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census, there were 697 people, 263 households and 203 families living in the town. The population density was 1,295.0 /sqmi. There were 283 housing units at an average density of 525.8 /sqmi. The racial make-up of the town was 99.28% White, 0.14% Asian and 0.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.57% of the population.

There were 263 households, of which 37.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.2% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present and 22.8% were non-families. 20.2% 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 2.65 and the average family size was 3.03.

28.1% of the populationn were under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64 and 13.8% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.2 males.

The median household income was $31,111 and the median family income was $31,488. Males had a median income of $29,028 and females $17,500. The per capita income was $13,656. About 8.6% of families and 13.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.9% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.

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

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East Germantown, Indiana

East Germantown is a town in Jackson Township, Wayne County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 410 at the 2010 census.

History
East Germantown was originally called Georgetown, and under the latter name was laid out and platted in 1827.

The East Germantown Civil War Band was assigned to the 12th Indiana Volunteer Infantry Regiment in 1862.

A post office operated from March 31, 1846, until August 4, 1917, under the name of East Germantown, when its name officially changed to Pershing due to events surrounding World War I.

A resolution to change the town name from East Germantown to Pershing, in honor of General Pershing, was introduced by the town board. A faction campaigned the day before the name-change vote by telling people that since their deeds mentioned "East Germantown", changing to "Pershing" would invalidate their ownership. Ernest G. Lamott (1911–1980), secretary-treasurer of the town board at the time, said the vote went for "East Germantown" since voters had no way of proving or disproving this assertion in the hours before the election.

The postmaster in 1917, Frank Sipe, succeeded in getting the post office name changed to "Pershing". However, the railroad continued with the name East Germantown since there is another Pershing, an unincorporated community, in Fulton County.

The local Pershing Elementary School at 519 Queen Street is now the administrative offices for the Western Wayne School Corporation.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, East Germantown has a total area of 0.13 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 410 people, 155 households, and 121 families living in the town. The population density was 3153.8 PD/sqmi. There were 174 housing units at an average density of 1338.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.8% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 155 households, of which 37.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% were married couples living together, 16.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 21.9% were non-families. 16.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 2.92.

The median age in the town was 39.4 years. 23.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.4% were from 25 to 44; 26.1% were from 45 to 64; and 15.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 243 people, 95 households, and 72 families living in the town. The population density was 1,913.2 PD/sqmi. There were 103 housing units at an average density of 810.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.82% of the population.

There were 95 households, out of which 37.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.1% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.2% were non-families. 23.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.4% under the age of 18, 4.1% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $30,714, and the median income for a family was $35,000. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $19,063 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,827. About 15.0% of families and 15.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.0% of those under the age of eighteen and 37.5% of those 65 or over.

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Economy, Indiana

Economy is a town in Perry Township, Wayne County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 173 at the 2021 census.

History
Economy was laid out and platted in 1825. The town was named by the original landowner, Charles Osborn, who thought of laying out the town into lots as the most "economical" way of selling off his property, hence the name Economy.

The Economy post office has been in operation since 1827.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Economy has a total area of 0.1 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 187 people, 73 households, and 47 families living in the town. The population density was 1870.0 PD/sqmi. There were 89 housing units at an average density of 890.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.4% White and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 73 households, of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.6% were non-families. 28.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.17.

The median age in the town was 38.6 years. 25.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.3% were from 25 to 44; 27.4% were from 45 to 64; and 12.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.1% male and 51.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 200 people, 74 households, and 56 families living in the town. The population density was 2,062.6 PD/sqmi. There were 79 housing units at an average density of 814.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 99.00% White, and 1.00% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.00% of the population.

There were 74 households, out of which 40.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.5% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.3% were non-families. 20.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 29.5% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $37,083, and the median income for a family was $42,917. Males had a median income of $36,042 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,609. About 13.1% of families and 16.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.5% of those under the age of eighteen and 22.2% of those 65 or over.

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Fountain City, Indiana

Fountain City, formerly Newport, is a town in New Garden Township, Wayne County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 796 at the 2010 census.

History
Fountain City was originally called New Garden, and under the latter name was laid out in 1818. New Garden became Newport in 1834, which was renamed Fountain City in 1878, named for its natural springs. It was incorporated as a town in 1844.

The Fountain City post office has been in operation since 1878.

Historic site
The Levi Coffin House, home of Quaker abolitionist Levi Coffin and his wife Catherine, was an important stop on the Underground Railroad. Coffin was sometimes known as the "president" of the Underground Railroad. It is now operated as an Indiana State Historic Site.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 796 people, 311 households, and 221 families living in the town. The population density was 3061.5 PD/sqmi. There were 343 housing units at an average density of 1319.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.2% White, 0.9% African American, 0.1% Asian, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.1% of the population.

There were 311 households, of which 39.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.6% were married couples living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.9% were non-families. 24.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the town was 37.6 years. 27.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.6% were from 25 to 44; 24.3% were from 45 to 64; and 14.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 47.0% male and 53.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 735 people, 291 households, and 212 families living in the town. The population density was 2,795.5 PD/sqmi. There were 309 housing units at an average density of 1,175.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.69% White, 0.68% African American, 0.27% Asian, 0.27% from other races, and 1.09% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.27% of the population.

There were 291 households, out of which 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.8% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.1% were non-families. 24.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $34,722, and the median income for a family was $40,865. Males had a median income of $32,031 versus $21,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,669. About 7.4% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.3% of those under age 18 and 10.9% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Levi Coffin, abolitionist and conductor of the Underground Railroad
 * Charles Conner, painter.
 * William Penn Nixon, publisher and politician.
 * Stephen Venard, lawman.

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Greens Fork, Indiana

Greens Fork is a town in Clay Township, Wayne County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 423 at the 2010 census.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, the town has a total area of 0.16 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 423 people, 147 households, and 113 families living in the town. The population density was 2643.8 PD/sqmi. There were 161 housing units at an average density of 1006.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 99.3% White, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 0.2% from two or more races.

There were 147 households, of which 38.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.7% were married couples living together, 20.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.1% were non-families. 19.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.25.

The median age in the town was 37.2 years. 27.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25% were from 25 to 44; 25.5% were from 45 to 64; and 13.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 46.8% male and 53.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 371 people, 136 households, and 102 families living in the town. The population density was 2,462.8 PD/sqmi. There were 147 housing units at an average density of 975.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.57% White, 0.54% African American, 0.27% Asian, and 1.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.81% of the population.

There were 136 households, out of which 36.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.8% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 20.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.22.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.8% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 98.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $36,406, and the median income for a family was $36,786. Males had a median income of $29,583 versus $25,357 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,605. About 7.3% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.9% of those under age 18 and 5.1% of those age 65 or over.

History
The town of Greens Fork derives its name from the Greens Fork river on which it is situated. Both the river and the town get their name from a Delaware Indian named Johnny Green. The Greens Fork post office has been in operation since 1828.

In 2002, the town constructed a central wastewater treatment plant, sanitary sewer collection system and lift station to pump sewage to the treatment plant. The plant is rated at 40,000 gallons per day, and discharges its treated water to the Greens Fork River.

Notable people

 * Fred Gause (1879-1944) - born in Greens Fork; Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court
 * Johnny Ringo (1850–1882) – born in Greens Fork; lived there with his family until they moved to Liberty, Missouri in 1856.
 * Junior Saffer (1918–1982) – born in Greens Fork; a professional basketball player in 1937–38

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Milton, Indiana

Milton is a town in Washington Township, Wayne County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 490 at the 2010 census.

History
Milton was laid out and platted in 1824. The community was named for the presence of several watermills in the area.

The Milton post office has been in operation since 1825. The Milton post office is currently closed. Due to arson.

By 1826, Milton had a population of nearly 200.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Milton has a total area of 0.27 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 490 people, 197 households, and 136 families living in the town. The population density was 1814.8 PD/sqmi. There were 227 housing units at an average density of 840.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.4% White, 0.2% African American, 1.2% Native American, and 0.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 197 households, of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.7% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 10.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.0% were non-families. 24.9% 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 2.49 and the average family size was 2.85.

The median age in the town was 40.2 years. 22% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.5% were from 25 to 44; 26.5% were from 45 to 64; and 14.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.4% male and 49.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 611 people, 235 households, and 173 families living in the town. The population density was 2,251.3 PD/sqmi. There were 244 housing units at an average density of 899.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.85% White, and 1.15% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.16% of the population.

There were 235 households, out of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.1% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.0% were non-families. 23.4% 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 2.60 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.3% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 31.9% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $35,167, and the median income for a family was $36,635. Males had a median income of $30,250 versus $18,036 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,131. About 10.2% of families and 11.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.7% of those under age 18 and 7.8% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Mary Jane Coggeshall, suffragist
 * Thomas J. Graves, Medal of Honor recipient
 * Glenn Liebhardt, baseball player
 * Phil Pflum, former politician, farmer, manufacturing manager
 * John James Piatt, poet and writer
 * Abraham Shortridge, First Superintendent of Indianapolis Public School System, Second President of Purdue University

title: Milton, Indiana


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Mount Auburn, Indiana

Mount Auburn is a town in Jackson Township, Wayne County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 117 at the 2010 census. The town is sandwiched between Dublin and Cambridge City.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, Mount Auburn has a total area of 0.23 sqmi, of which 0.21 sqmi (or 91.3%) is land and 0.02 sqmi (or 8.7%) is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 117 people, 49 households, and 31 families living in the town. The population density was 531.8 PD/sqmi. There were 55 housing units at an average density of 250.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.3% White, 0.9% Asian, and 0.9% from two or more races.

There were 49 households, of which 36.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.9% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.7% were non-families. 32.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.13.

The median age in the town was 37.5 years. 25.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.6% were from 25 to 44; 21.3% were from 45 to 64; and 19.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 75 people, 31 households, and 23 families living in the town. The population density was 337.7 PD/sqmi. There were 34 housing units at an average density of 153.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 100.00% White.

There were 31 households, out of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.2% were married couples living together, 3.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.6% were non-families. 19.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.79.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 20.0% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 32.0% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 24.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $30,313, and the median income for a family was $31,667. Males had a median income of $37,500 versus $28,125 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,624. There were no families and 3.2% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

title: Mount Auburn, Indiana


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Spring Grove, Indiana

Spring Grove is a town in Wayne Township, Wayne County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 344 at the 2010 census.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Spring Grove has a total area of 0.321 sqmi, of which 0.32 sqmi (or 99.69%) is land and 0.001 sqmi (or 0.31%) is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 344 people, 117 households, and 77 families living in the town. The population density was 1075.0 PD/sqmi. There were 133 housing units at an average density of 415.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 89.2% White, 5.5% African American, 1.2% Asian, and 4.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 117 households, of which 24.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.2% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.70.

The median age in the town was 58.4 years. 15.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 15.5% were from 25 to 44; 24.7% were from 45 to 64; and 40.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 42.4% male and 57.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 386 people, 132 households, and 86 families living in the town. The population density was 1,216.8 PD/sqmi. There were 137 housing units at an average density of 431.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 94.82% White, 2.85% African American, 1.55% Asian, 0.26% from other races, and 0.52% from two or more races.

There were 132 households, out of which 18.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.3% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.8% were non-families. 28.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.55.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 11.9% under the age of 18, 3.1% from 18 to 24, 16.1% from 25 to 44, 29.8% from 45 to 64, and 39.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 57 years. For every 100 females, there were 70.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 67.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $45,781, and the median income for a family was $51,500. Males had a median income of $38,750 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $24,705. About 7.8% of families and 10.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.4% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

title: Spring Grove, Indiana


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Whitewater, Indiana

Whitewater is a town in Franklin Township, Wayne County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 83 at the 2010 census.

History
Whitewater was originally called Hillsborough, and under the latter name was laid out and platted in 1828. The community was named after the nearby Whitewater River.

The first post office in Whitewater was established in 1832.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Whitewater has a total area of 0.08 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 83 people, 35 households, and 27 families living in the town. The population density was 1037.5 PD/sqmi. There were 36 housing units at an average density of 450.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 100.0% White.

There were 35 households, of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 11.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.9% were non-families. 14.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.63.

The median age in the town was 38.5 years. 25.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.2% were from 25 to 44; 26.4% were from 45 to 64; and 19.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 55.4% male and 44.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 78 people, 28 households, and 25 families living in the town. The population density was 976.0 PD/sqmi. There were 32 housing units at an average density of 400.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 100.00% White.

There were 28 households, out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.0% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 10.7% were non-families. 7.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79, and the average family size was 2.84.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 122.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $31,875, and the median income for a family was $33,125. Males had a median income of $43,250 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,987. There were 9.5% of families and 6.7% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

title: Whitewater, Indiana


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Bluffton, Indiana

Bluffton is a city in and the county seat of Wells County, Indiana, United States. It sits on the banks of the Wabash River in the northeastern part of the state. The population was 10,308 at the 2020 census, up from 9,897 at the 2010 census. Bluffton is nicknamed the "Parlor City" for its history of having some of the first clean paved streets in the area during the time of the Indiana gas boom.

Early settlement and incorporation
The first non-Native American settlers arrived in what is now Bluffton in 1835. They arrived as a result of the end of the Black Hawk War as well as the completion of the Erie Canal. They consisted entirely of settlers from New England. These were "Yankee" settlers, that is to say they were descended from the English Puritans who settled New England in the colonial era. They were primarily members of the Congregational Church though due to the Second Great Awakening many of them had converted to Methodism and some had become Baptists before coming to what is now Bluffton. The Congregational Church subsequently has gone through many divisions and some factions are now known as the Church of Christ and Church of God. When the New England settlers arrived in what is now Bluffton there was nothing but a dense virgin forest and wild prairie.

Bluffton was platted in 1838, it was named for river bluffs near the original town site. The Bluffton post office has been in operation since 1839. In its early years it was a primitive, backwoods village, subject to frequent floods of the Wabash and outbreaks of malaria. Wells Country was organized in 1837 and shortly thereafter four commissioners were appointed to choose the county seat. The contestants for the county seat of government were Bluffton, Vera Cruz and Murray, but it was later narrowed to just two, Bluffton and Murray. The four commissioners struggled to determine the location of the county seat at first, but on March 5, 1838, Bluffton was named the county seat after their final vote. Mr. Abraham Studabaker and Robert C. Bennet, both landowners in Bluffton, set aside land for a county courthouse and donated US$270. On March 9, 1838, the commissioners chose the site for the county courthouse which used the land donated by Abram Studabaker and Robert C. Bennet "with a reserve of two choice lots".

The first county courthouse was erected in 1840 by David Whitman. it was a 2-story building located on the west side of Main Street, between Market and Wabash streets.

Bluffton was incorporated in 1851 with 850 people.

Industrial growth
In 1848, the idea of a 10-mile planked road from Bluffton to Fort Wayne gained popularity throughout the city. In 1849 a ten-mile stretch of the plank road was constructed by city locals. From 1852 to 1856 the road was planked before being disused – replaced by a gravel road.

As early as the 1840s and 1850s there were plans made for railroads. However, none of them had been successful. In 1852 the first railroad known as the Fort Wayne, Cincinnati Louisville Railroad was surveyed but it was delayed due to the Civil War. From 1867 - 1868 the railroad began construction through Bluffton and by 1869 it was completed. The advent of the railroad brought great prosperity to Bluffton and would help ditch the numerous swamps that brought risks such as malaria and flooding.

In the 1890s the construction of the iconic 5 story Richardsonian Romanesque style sandstone courthouse was completed, ushering in a new era for Bluffton and Wells County. Bluffton was included in the corporate name of the short-lived Cincinnati, Bluffton and Chicago Railroad, founded in 1903. The railroad's Bluffton bridge collapsed on May 22, 1913, and the struggling carrier went out of business shortly thereafter.

African American history
Bluffton is one of the first towns in Indiana, and across America, to both publicly acknowledge its history of exclusion as a sundown town and to promote itself as an inclusive town. In 2006, Bluffton was featured in USA Today as an inclusive town that was putting up welcoming, inclusive signs at all local schools as well as at the entrances of three state highways. Mayor Ted Ellis was noted in the article for his helping Bluffton become one of the first to join the National League of Cities' Partnership for Working Toward Inclusive Communities.

The Parlor City
The City of Bluffton is nicknamed the "Parlor City" for its history of having some of the first clean paved streets in the area during the time of the Trenton Oil boom. Most streets at the time were dirt. The nickname came from the fact that the parlor in someone's home at the time would be the cleanest room in the house because that is the first space that your guests see when they come into your home. Entering downtown today, the brand-new Parlor City Plaza acts as the first thing you see, along with the historic courthouse, justifying the "Parlor City" nickname.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Bluffton has a total area of 8.359 sqmi, of which 8.23 sqmi (or 98.46%) is land and 0.129 sqmi (or 1.54%) is water.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 9,897 people, 4,112 households, and 2,585 families living in the city. The population density was 1202.6 PD/sqmi. There were 4,532 housing units at an average density of 550.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.0% White, 0.7% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 1.3% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.3% of the population.

There were 4,112 households, of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.9% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.1% were non-families. 32.4% 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 2.34 and the average family size was 2.93.

The median age in the city was 38.3 years. 24.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.3% were from 25 to 44; 25.3% were from 45 to 64; and 16.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.0% male and 52.0% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 census, there were 9,536 people, 3,922 households, and 2,517 families living in the city. The population density was 1,442.7 PD/sqmi. There were 4,197 housing units at an average density of 635.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.65% White, 0.34% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.79% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.35% of the population.

There were 3,922 households, out of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.2% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.8% were non-families. 31.4% 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 2.35 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.0% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,416, and the median income for a family was $45,294. Males had a median income of $33,088 versus $22,018 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,118. About 6.4% of families and 9.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.8% of those under age 18 and 10.3% of those age 65 or over.

Arts and culture
Bluffton is home to the Bluffton Free Street Fair, the largest and oldest free street fair in Indiana. Starting in 1898, The Bluffton Free Street Fair was originally called the “Bluffton Street Fair and Wells County Agricultural Exposition.”

The Stewart-Studebaker House, Villa North Historic District, and Wells County Courthouse are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The John A. Grove House is formerly listed.

Education
Public school districts include Bluffton Harrison Metropolitan School District and Northern Wells Community Schools District.

Bluffton has a public library, a branch of the Wells County Public Library.

Media
Bluffton is served by one newspaper, The Bluffton News Banner (Published all days of the week expect Sunday). It is available all throughout Wells County. It was founded in 1892.

Healthcare
Bluffton is home to Bluffton Regional Medical Center, one of Lutheran Health Networks nine locations.

Notable people

 * Adam Ballinger, basketball player
 * Randy Borror, member of Indiana House of Representatives
 * Joseph S. Dailey, Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court
 * Charles Clemon Deam, botanist; born in Bluffton in 1865
 * D'Wayne Eskridge, NFL American football player
 * Chandler Harnish, quarterback, MVP of 2010 Humanitarian Bowl, NFL draft's 2012 "Mr. Irrelevant"; born in Bluffton
 * Verdi Karns, ragtime composer, born in Bluffton in 1882
 * Don Lash, champion long-distance runner, won 1938 James E. Sullivan Award as top amateur athlete in U.S.; born in Bluffton in 1912
 * Daniel Patrick Moynihan, former U.S. Senator from New York, former U.S. Ambassador to United Nations, former ambassador to India
 * Everett Scott, former Baseball player and member of the New York Yankees first World Series championship team 1923 and member of the Boston Red Sox Hall of fame.
 * E. J. Tackett, professional ten-pin bowler
 * Robert Tonner, fashion designer and doll artist; born in Bluffton in 1952

title: Bluffton, Indiana


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Ossian, Indiana

Ossian is a town in Jefferson Township, Wells County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The town was named after Ossian, the narrator of a cycle of epic poems by the Scottish poet James Macpherson. The population was 3,289 at the 2010 census.

History
The Ossian post office has been in operation since 1850. In 1843, Indiana State Road 1 was made serviceable from Fort Wayne to Bluffton. On January 25, 1850, the Fort Wayne and Bluffton Plank Road Company was then organized. The plank road was a toll road; any horse or horse-drawn vehicle had to pay a toll. The Fort Wayne, Cincinnati, & Louisville Railroad was built through Ossian in 1869, though it was not in complete operation until the following year. Today, the railroad is a significant north–south route for the Norfolk Southern Corporation. Ossian is still served by Indiana State Road 1, while four miles north is Interstate 469, the beltway around Fort Wayne, and also just seven miles south of Fort Wayne International Airport.

A 25-foot tall grain silo was painted to look like a minion from the Despicable Me movie on a nearby rural farm in 2016. A Vietnam War veteran mentioned the idea to his family and when he died at 73, family and friends painted it as a way to honor his memory. The grain silo soon became popular with people stopping by to view it from the road and was picked up by national news.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Ossian has a total area of 1.44 sqmi, of which 1.43 sqmi (or 99.31%) is land and 0.01 sqmi (or 0.69%) is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,289 people, 1,287 households, and 909 families living in the town. The population density was 2300.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,385 housing units at an average density of 968.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.4% White, 0.2% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 1,287 households, of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.1% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.4% were non-families. 25.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the town was 37.4 years. 26% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.7% were from 25 to 44; 25.2% were from 45 to 64; and 15.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 47.6% male and 52.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,943 people, 1,130 households, and 807 families living in the town. The population density was 1,972.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,168 housing units at an average density of 782.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.44% White, 0.14% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.44% from other races, and 0.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.16% of the population.

There were 1,130 households, out of which 38.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.5% were non-families. 25.0% 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 28.4% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $45,449, and the median income for a family was $54,188. Males had a median income of $36,875 versus $25,682 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,925. About 3.0% of families and 4.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.2% of those under age 18 and 11.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Northern Wells Community Schools serves northern Wells County, including the town of Ossian. The district operates four schools; Ossian Elementary, Lancaster Elementary, Norwell Middle School, and Norwell High School.

Ossian has a public library, a branch of the Wells County Public Library.

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Poneto, Indiana

Poneto is a town in Chester, Harrison and Liberty townships, Wells County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 166 at the 2010 census.

History
Poneto was originally known as Worthington, and under the latter name was platted in 1871. The name Poneto was likely chosen by its residents for its uniqueness, as there was no other town in the country with the name. The post office at Poneto has been in operation since 1881.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, the town has a total area of 0.12 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 166 people, 69 households, and 39 families living in the town. The population density was 1383.3 PD/sqmi. There were 77 housing units at an average density of 641.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 99.4% White and 0.6% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 69 households, of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.3% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.5% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.08.

The median age in the town was 41.6 years. 20.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.2% were from 25 to 44; 30.7% were from 45 to 64; and 13.9% 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 240 people, 78 households, and 64 families living in the town. The population density was 2,078.5 PD/sqmi. There were 82 housing units at an average density of 710.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 100.00% White.

There were 78 households, out of which 39.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.4% were married couples living together, 2.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.7% were non-families. 15.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.08 and the average family size was 3.45.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 33.3% under the age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 7.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 112.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $43,125, and the median income for a family was $46,750. Males had a median income of $32,125 versus $19,286 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,820. About 3.3% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.3% of those under the age of eighteen and 20.0% of those 65 or over.

title: Poneto, Indiana


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Uniondale, Indiana

Uniondale is a town in Union and Rockcreek townships, Wells County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 310 at the 2010 census, down from 271 at the 2020 Census.

History
The Uniondale post office has been in operation since 1886.

Notable people of the town include Halie McMillan and Benjamin Stephens.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Uniondale has a total area of 0.212 sqmi, of which 0.21 sqmi (or 99.06%) is land and 0.002 sqmi (or 0.94%) is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 310 people, 119 households, and 83 families living in the town. The population density was 1476.2 PD/sqmi. There were 126 housing units at an average density of 600.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.8% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.9% Asian, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 119 households, of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.5% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.3% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.13.

The median age in the town was 37.4 years. 25.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 12.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.6% were from 25 to 44; 27.7% were from 45 to 64; and 12.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 277 people, 109 households, and 74 families living in the town. The population density was 1,280.9 PD/sqmi. There were 115 housing units at an average density of 531.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 99.64% White and 0.36% Asian.

There were 109 households, out of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.2% were non-families. 29.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.5% 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 3.19.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.8% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $40,469, and the median income for a family was $48,750. Males had a median income of $38,571 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,743. About 2.7% of families and 2.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.6% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

title: Uniondale, Indiana


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Vera Cruz, Indiana

Vera Cruz is a town in Harrison Township, Wells County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 80 at the 2010 census.

History
Vera Cruz was laid out in 1848, and was named after Veracruz, Mexico. Originally, the town was named Newville, but the US Post Office had to have the name changed because there was another town named Newville in DeKalb County, Indiana. When selecting a county seat, Wells county chose between Newville and Bluffton because, at the time, they were about the same size. Ultimately, Bluffton was named the county seat, probably because of its more central location in Wells County. A post office was established at Vera Cruz in 1850, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1942.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Vera Cruz has a total area of 0.101 sqmi, of which 0.1 sqmi (or 99.01%) is land and 0.001 sqmi (or 0.99%) is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 80 people, 31 households, and 24 families living in the town. The population density was 800.0 PD/sqmi. There were 32 housing units at an average density of 320.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 93.8% White, 5.0% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.0% of the population.

There were 31 households, of which 41.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.3% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.6% were non-families. 19.4% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 2.92.

The median age in the town was 28 years. 27.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 13.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.9% were from 25 to 44; 20.1% were from 45 to 64; and 10% 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 55 people, 24 households, and 13 families living in the town. The population density was 635.1 PD/sqmi. There were 25 housing units at an average density of 288.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.18% White, 1.82% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.82% of the population.

There were 24 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.7% were non-families. 41.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 29.2% 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 3.21.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 29.1% under the age of 18, 14.5% from 18 to 24, 18.2% from 25 to 44, 14.5% from 45 to 64, and 23.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $20,625, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $11,963. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

title: Vera Cruz, Indiana


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Brookston, Indiana

Brookston is a town in Prairie Township, White County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 1,554 as of the 2010 United States Census.

History
Brookston was platted in 1853, and named for James Brooks, a railroad official.

The Brookston post office has been in operation since the town was platted.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, the town has a total area of 0.66 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 1,554 people, 624 households, and 430 families in the town. The population density was 2354.5 PD/sqmi. There were 695 housing units at an average density of 1053.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.0% White, 0.1% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.5% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6% of the population.

There were 624 households, of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.1% were non-families. 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the town was 37.6 years. 26.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.8% were from 25 to 44; 27.8% were from 45 to 64; and 11.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 46.4% male and 53.6% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 United States Census, there were 1,717 people, 691 households, and 503 families in the town. The population density was 2,895.8 PD/sqmi. There were 723 housing units at an average density of 1,219.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.89% White, 0.06% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.17% from other races, and 0.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.46% of the population.

There were 691 households, out of which 36.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.0% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.2% were non-families. 23.2% 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 2.48 and the average family size was 2.91.

The town population contained 28.1% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 89.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $41,422, and the median income for a family was $47,011. Males had a median income of $35,645 versus $22,891 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,291. About 4.0% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.1% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The town has a lending library, the Brookston-Prairie Township Public Library. Frontier Elementary School is a K-6 school. The Jr-Sr High school is located in Chalmers, 2.4 miles (3.8 km) north of Brookston.

Arts and culture
Since 1978 the town has held an annual Brookston Apple Popcorn Festival, on the third Saturday in September. The festival features food and cakes, musical entertainment, contests, races, vendor booths and yard sales.

Brookston is home to Jim Riley, whose agriculture market commentary was featured on the "Hoosier Ag Today" program through 2015.

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Burnettsville, Indiana

Burnettsville is a town in Jackson Township, White County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 346 at the 2010 census.

History
Burnettsville was laid out in 1854, and was named after the nearby Burnetts Stream.

A post office was first established in the community under the name Burnett's Creek, which ran from 1837 to 1922.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Burnettsville has a total area of 0.75 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 346 people, 153 households, and 101 families living in the town. The population density was 461.3 PD/sqmi. There were 170 housing units at an average density of 226.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.3% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Asian, and 1.2% from two or more races.

There were 153 households, of which 24.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.0% were non-families. 29.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.77.

The median age in the town was 42.8 years. 21.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.3% were from 25 to 44; 30.3% were from 45 to 64; and 17.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 46.5% male and 53.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 373 people, 155 households, and 113 families living in the town. The population density was 504.6 PD/sqmi. There were 160 housing units at an average density of 216.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.93% White, and 1.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.80% of the population.

There were 155 households, out of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.6% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.5% were non-families. 23.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.80.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 22.5% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $36,563, and the median income for a family was $45,625. Males had a median income of $30,982 versus $21,667 for females. The per capita income for the town was $22,005. About 6.6% of families and 9.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.7% of those under age 18 and 11.5% of those age 65 or over.

Annual events
Each year Burnettsville holds its Community Day on the fourth Saturday of September. The day's events include the Fireman's Breakfast, garage sales, 5K-10k Bee Bumble race, 1k-Bee Stingers race (for the kids) Ron's famous Ham and Beans, Cake Walk, over 60 vendors, entertainment on the stage all day, kids games, bounce house, balloons, parade, and fish fry. This and other events are held in the maintained old Burnettsville High School Gym, locally known as the "Bee Hive", the teams being known as the Burnettsville "Bees", before the consolidation of the White County Schools in 1962.

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Chalmers, Indiana

Chalmers is a town in Big Creek Township, White County in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population was 523 at the 2020 census.

History

Chalmers dates back to the early 1850s. Land was donated by Gardner Mudge to the Chicago, Indianapolis and Louisville Railway in 1854 after the company constructed a rail line through Big Creek in 1853. Mudge and his brother-in-law operated a general store. On April 21, 1854, a Post Office was established with Mudge serving as postmaster.

Chalmers was platted on July 24, 1873; it included 103 lots on six streets. Several homes and stores were erected, and a school was constructed in the early 1870s. The first church was organized in 1878, and a tile factory was erected in the same year. The Bank of Chalmers was established by Jacob Raub in the early 1890s with a capital of $10,000. Chalmers became an incorporated town in 1892. "The Ledger" served as the first community newspaper, published initially in 1893. In 1895, a train station which later became a symbol of the town's history was constructed. The village was originally known by many as "Mudge's Station," after Gardner Mudge. The name "Chalmers" was listed on railroad timetables of New Albany and Salem as early as 1856. By 1912, Chalmers had approximately 600 residents. It consisted of two grain elevators, a factory, fifteen stores, two banks, two livery barns, three blacksmith shops, a lumber yard, two hotels, two garages, and dozens of homes.

Although the depot was demolished in 1976, the railroad which passes through Chalmers is still in use and is operated by CSX Transportation.

An archive of the town's history is maintained by the Chalmers Historical Society.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, it has a total area of 0.25 sqmi, all land.

Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Chalmers has a hot-summer humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Chalmers was 102 F on June 27, 2005, and July 8, 2012, while the coldest temperature recorded was -22 F on January 3, 2018.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 508 people, 203 households, and 137 families residing in the town. The population density was 2032.0 PD/sqmi. There were 226 housing units at an average density of 904.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.0% White, 0.2% Asian, 1.8% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.

There were 203 households, of which 33.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.7% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.5% were non-families. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.07.

The median age in the town was 40.1 years. 25% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.2% were from 25 to 44; 27.9% were from 45 to 64; and 13.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 513 people, 185 households, and 133 families residing in the town. The population density was 2,055.7 PD/sqmi. There were 190 housing units at an average density of 761.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 99.61% White, and 0.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.17% of the population.

There were 185 households, out of which 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.5% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.1% were non-families. 23.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.32.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 31.6% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 32.4% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $51,591, and the median income for a family was $55,833. Males had a median income of $31,667 versus $21,518 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,258. About 5.4% of families and 3.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.9% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over.

Government
Chalmers has a community-operated government and is managed by a small town council.

Town Hall
The Chalmers Town Hall is in a building that is also a firehouse for the Chalmers Volunteer Fire Department. It is on Walnut Street, next to the community basketball court and the Chalmers Community Church. It is used for council and board meetings, and it's the office of the town's clerk-treasurer.

Town Council
Regular council meetings are held at the Chalmers Town Hall. Meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm. Current officials include the following:
 * Renee Collier (President)
 * Marcus King (Vice President)
 * Patrick Pool
 * Pam Brown
 * Kristofer Kelley

Public Safety

 * Town Marshal - Jared Baer

Public involvement
Chalmers Town Council meetings are open to the public on a monthly basis. They occur on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM Eastern Time in the Chalmers Town Hall. Residents are welcome to join and observe these meetings. In addition, each meeting is initiated with a comment session for residents to ask questions or state concerns for the council to address.

Commercial revitalization
As of September 2013, the Chalmers town council is working cooperatively with a committee of residents who have a mission to promote commerce in Chalmers, particularly in its downtown square. The committee is working to better qualify Chalmers for the Indiana Main Street (IMS) program, an economic revitalization assistance organization. The program may assist communities like Chalmers by aiding them with downtown enhancement grants.

Preschool
The Discovering H.A.N.D.S. Preschool is a nonprofit ministry of the local Chalmers Community Church. It operates out of the church facility. H.A.N.D.S. stands for "Hearts and Attitudes are Nurtured while Discovering the Savior."

Primary and secondary
Frontier School Corporation, a public school system, is headquartered in Downtown Chalmers. Most Chalmers students are enrolled in this district. Its single secondary school, Frontier Jr./Sr. High School, was formed to replace the former Chalmers High School as well as the schools in Brookston. Elementary-level children attend the primary school of the same corporation in Brookston, Frontier Elementary School. For the 2012-2013 school year, Frontier was honored as a grade "A" school corporation by the Indiana Department of Education.

Arts and culture
Chalmers is a small community known to have cheerful hospitality.

Chalmers Community Day
For years, an annual festival known as Chalmers Community Day has occurred each summer. It includes a pancake breakfast and a pork dinner, hosted by the volunteer fire department. A car show often takes place at the Downtown square and a motorcycle show at Chalmers Community Park. Many residents conduct garage sales and yard sales at their homes during this event, giving it the nickname "Garage Sale Day." Outsiders, many of which reside in the surrounding towns and cities, visit the town to attend this annual event.

Wind farm
A large fraction of Meadow Lake Wind Farm, one of the largest onshore wind farms in the world, is located just west of Chalmers. The first turbine in the farm was constructed northwest of Chalmers and was visible from the north edge of the town. Today, the turbines can be spotted from within the town. The wind farm attracts tourists and has sparked a trend of turbine appearances in local art and photography. Following the construction of wind turbines near I-65, the traffic of the Chalmers Interstate exit increased substantially. Plans have been made for a tourism center near that Interstate exit. In addition to cultural impact, the wind farm has affected the local economy due to the farmland leasing involved with turbine placement.

Chalmers Historical Museum
A group of locals has expressed interest in the history of Chalmers, much of which seems to be missing. As a result, a committee of residents organized the Chalmers Historical Society which aims to recover and collect historical documents such as photos, yearbooks, newspapers, films, and artifacts. Volunteers also record audio interviews with current and former long-term residents of the town.

This Chalmers Historical Society hopes to soon operate a small museum which would showcase the physical and digital media collected by the committee. As of 2016, a former insurance agency office at 114 E. Main St. in Downtown Chalmers is being renovated for this purpose. Once completed, committee members and other volunteers will supervise the facility and allow public browsing on weekends and during special occasions.

The society and its museum are financed solely by benefactors. Most of the collection is recovered through donation as well.

Chalmers Community Park

In the town is an outdoor complex called Chalmers Community Park, which features several recreational points of interest. It is a common location for seasonal sports competitions and everyday outdoor activities. The park is located on an alley with parking space.

Activities
A playground includes various swings, slides, see-saws, a merry-go-round, and other climbing structures. The complex also includes two fenced softball fields, one multi-use (soccer) field, a beach-style volleyball court, and horseshoe tossing pits.

Buildings
The park has a pavilion shelter, which includes a concession stand, trash cans, picnic tables, and a drinking fountain. The pavilion can be rented for special occasions such as birthday parties and reunions. Electrical outlets are provided. A small building west of the playground contains restrooms. Contact Chalmers Town Hall to rent the pavilion.

Trails
In the park is a network of connected walking trails. Overall, the walking park consists of 3,500 feet of trail. Originally chip seal, the trails were recently resurfaced with recycled asphalt from Indiana State Road 43. The park allows pets and encourages dog walking on these trails. Along the trails are several rest areas which include benches, trash cans, and community-planted flowers. From the trails, one can see to the horizon over the surrounding farmland.

Management
The complex is maintained by a community management board. Park board meetings occur each month at the Chalmers Town Hall and are regularly open to the public.

Future plans
The park board plans to make considerable improvements to Chalmers Community Park. The currently separate restrooms will be converted to unisex. The park's signs will be replaced. Lighting will be installed throughout the walking trails, allowing residents to utilize the park after dusk. Hundreds of new trees and shrubs are planned for purchase to be planted throughout the trails. Additionally, residents who adopt garden plots in the trails will be recognized by plaques. At least one new shelter will be constructed on the opposite side of the park as the current pavilion. Additional restroom facilities will be installed in the shelters. New basketball and volleyball courts will be installed.

Basketball court
There is a community basketball court on Walnut Street east of the town hall and fire station. The court is lighted during dark hours.

Downtown park
In September 2013, the Chalmers Civic Club announced its intention to transform a vacant lot in Downtown Chalmers into a small outdoor park area. The lot is located immediately east of the post office. The new park was to provide a reading and lounging area with covered seating. It would also significantly improve the ambience of Downtown. The Civic Club hopes that it will spark other cosmetic improvements in the area as well.

By November, the lot was cleared and the post office wall was primed for a future mural. New sidewalks and other cement work was installed, and decorative stone was laid. The following spring, the project resumed. A custom gazebo was constructed on the cement platform in the center of the lot, providing covered seating. Trash cans and flower boxes were also placed.

In 2013, the Civic Club approached the Art Club at Frontier Jr./Sr. High School about incorporating local student art into the project. They also hoped that this would spark youthful interest in community betterment. The Art Club volunteered to paint a mural on the exterior of the post office. The mural, now complete, is modeled on a black-and-white photograph of the Chalmers depot with an approaching steam locomotive. The date of the photograph is unknown. Atop the mural is the text, "Mudge's Station," a historical name for the town. In 2015, the Art Club began working on a second mural which paints a vision of Chalmers's vibrant past. It is modeled on a color photograph of Downtown Chalmers in its prime with many active storefronts. Beneath the photograph, the mural reads, "Building a better Community," which reflects the mission of the Civic Club.

Future plans for the Downtown park include mounting five plaques on the cement wall in honor of the men and women who have served in the military. A potential location for another mural is the Chalmers Historical Museum directly to the east of the park.

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Monon, Indiana

Monon is a town in Monon Township, White County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 1,777 at the 2010 census.

History
The town of Monon was platted by James Brooks in 1853 as "New Bradford". This act by the president of the New Albany and Salem Railroad (predecessor of the Monon Railroad) foretold the story of the town. The town would grow as the train company prospered, but once "The Monon" declined, so would the town's economy.

The town's name is derived from the names of two creeks nearby, the Big Monon and the Little Monon. The spelling of the name of the creeks was formerly Monong, a Potawatomi word which one authority says meant "swift-running". In the 1840s, the town's name was used as a nickname for the railroad company, and in 1856 the company formally adopted it as its corporate name. The first post office was established in 1838 under the name Monon, and when the town was incorporated in 1879, it legally adopted the post office's name as the town's name.

The town of Monon is situated on an important junction of different branches of the Monon lines. The northern division came into Monon and turned ninety degrees heading south to Lafayette and Louisville, Kentucky. Another line comes from Indianapolis and turned east. Another line headed north to Michigan City.

In its heyday, the Monon Railroad had two train yards in Monon. The main yard was 11 tracks wide with a capacity for 270 cars. The South Yard was narrower, 5 tracks wide, but longer and had a 278-car capacity.

There are no longer passenger train services, as has the line to Indianapolis and most of the line to Michigan City was closed. The only trains through Monon now are a CSX Transportation line from Maynard, Indiana to Lafayette and another on a portion of the old Michigan City line.

The Monon post office has been in operation since 1849.

North White High School Vikings football coach Jim Davis led the Vikings to a 14–0 season and class 1A football state championship in 1994 by defeating Sheridan High School 34–7 at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis. The Vikings were class 1A football state runner-up in 1998 under Davis.

The town is trying to pass plans that would include a new downtown area that they believe would attract more visitors and more people to live in the town.

Through the efforts of the Monon Civic Preservation Society the Monon Commercial Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. The Society maintains the historic Civic Center (originally the Arlington Hotel), the Monon Theater, and the Monon Railroad Caboose Memorial Park.

Geography
Monon is located on U.S. Route 421, about 30 mi north of Lafayette. According to the 2010 census, Monon has a total area of 0.56 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,777 people, 600 households, and 420 families residing in the town. The population density was 3173.2 PD/sqmi. There were 682 housing units at an average density of 1217.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 77.2% White, 0.6% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 18.9% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 28.4% of the population (14.0% Salvadoran, 11.4% Mexican, 0.4% Honduran).

There were 600 households, of which 43.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.5% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.0% were non-families. 25.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.96 and the average family size was 3.47.

The median age in the town was 31.8 years. 32.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.1% were from 25 to 44; 20.6% were from 45 to 64; and 12.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.5% male and 50.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,733 people, 642 households, and 437 families residing in the town. The population density was 3,083.9 PD/sqmi. There were 678 housing units at an average density of 1,206.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 84.54% White, 0.75% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 12.46% from other races, and 1.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 17.25% of the population.

There were 642 households, out of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.9% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.8% were non-families. 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 11.3% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 19.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $32,235, and the median income for a family was $36,759. Males had a median income of $26,188 versus $20,405 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,567. About 9.9% of families and 16.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.7% of those under age 18 and 14.8% of those age 65 or over.

Monon Food Fest
The Monon Food Fest is held during the first Saturday in June every year. There is a large car show and a wide variety of vendors there with both food and items for sale. There is also live entertainment and pony rides.

Education
The North White School Corporation (which also serves Buffalo and Reynolds) govern the three public schools in Monon: North White Primary, North White Intermediate, and North White Junior-Senior High School.

The North White High School Indiana Academic Super Bowl teams set a state record in 2009 by being the third in history to qualify all six teams for state and the first in history to get five state championships and a runner-up all in the same year. The next year, North White had another good run with three state finalists. Two of those finalists were champions and one was runner-up.

The town has a lending library, the Monon Town & Township Public Library.

Transportation
Monon was once a growing railroad town with a convergence of several railway lines carrying cargo and passengers throughout Indiana. The old 11-track yard is now overgrown foundation.

The town is located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 421 and state road 16. US 421 runs north to Michigan City and south to Indianapolis.

title: Monon, Indiana