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Greenville, Indiana

Greenville is an incorporated town in Floyd County, Indiana. The population was 595 at the 2010 census. Greenville is located in the greater Louisville metropolitan area.

Founding
Greenville was platted in 1816 by Andrew Mundell and Benjamin Haines some three years before Floyd County was established. During the first three years of Greenville's development, the village was a part of Clark County.

John Baptiste Ford
Captain John Baptiste Ford found his way to Greenville as a 14-year-old runaway from Danville, Kentucky. Ford began as an apprentice with his future father-in-law in the local saddle shop which led him into his first business venture. Ford purchased the Old Mill and saddle shop from its owner, added a grocery and began making tin pie safes which he sold throughout the country. Later, Ford moved to New Albany and established several businesses, and became the first man to succeed in making plate glass in the United States. That success was the precursor to several glass companies, most notably the Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company now known as PPG. Ford became the father of American plate glass.

That original building that housed the mill, saddle shop and grocery still stands today. Historically referred to as the Old Mill and Ford's Flour Mill, the Greenville Station is believed to be the oldest commercial building in Greenville. Construction on the original wooden structure began in 1810 and finished in 1812. In 1840, Ford helped to erect the present brick structure. Besides housing Ford's grocery and the saddle shop, the Old Mill was the Greenville Post Office from 1823 until the early 1940s when it was relocated to H. Miller's house at the corner of East First Street and Hwy 150. The Station was a stop for the 104-mile stagecoach route that ran from Falls Cities to the Wabash River. The building also served as a stop along the Pony Express route from 1861 to 1867. The Greenville Station served as lodge hall for two civil organizations: the fraternal order of the Free and Accepted Masons and the International Order of Oddfellows. Through a majority of the early 20th century, the Greenville Station was referred to by the townspeople as the "lodge building" or the "lodge."

Ford was on the board for the Floyd County Seminary from 1850 - 1852. Ford was a philanthropist and always gave back to the community even after he left Greenville. He paid for the construction of the Simpson Memorial United Methodist Church in 1899. In 2017, the Greenville Town Council named a road "John Baptiste Ford Drive" to honor Ford's history and significant contributions to both the community and industrialism. The Greenville Historic Preservation Commission had a historic marker approved by the Indiana Historic Bureau in 2019. The historic marker is the only John B. Ford specific historic marker in the country and the first IHB approved marker in Floyd County outside of New Albany.

Civil War
Morgan's Raid came through Greenville on July 10, 1863, led by Confederate General John Hunt Morgan. After the Battle of Corydon, Morgan sent a column of troops through Greenville. Confederate troops were reported east of Greenville, at eight o'clock, and some of the scouts burned the railroad bridge at Farrabee Station, fifteen miles further north, at ten o'clock.

Greenville resident Ephraim L. Girdner enlisted with the Union Army in 1861. He was captured by the Confederates during the Battle of Richmond in 1862, he was promoted to Captain of his regiment in 1864, and was also part of Sherman's March to the Sea engaging is several battles along the way. Much of Girdner's communications and military documents during the Civil War were preserved by his family and donated as the "Girdner Papers" to the library at Emory University in Atlanta.

County Seat
Early in Floyd County's history, Greenville was initially to be the county seat. It was proposed that either New Albany or Greenville would become the county seat. The contest was left up to who could make the largest donation. The contest was animated but New Albany added the donation of a bell for the court house. The offer of the bell was irresistible and vanquished Greenville from the contest.

Incorporation
Greenville was surveyed by George Smith, county surveyor, and incorporated October 28, 1879.

Fire of 1908
On March 26, 1908, a fire destroyed most of the town's original buildings. Today, the Station stands just two doors from one of the city's oldest home (rebuilt in 1908), which still boasts some of John B. Ford's original plate glass works.

The Town Flag
The Greenville Town Flag was designed by Glenn Burkhart in 1969, then just a 5th grader at Greenville Elementary School. The design was part of a contest held by the Greenville Town Council and the Greenville Park Board. Glenn received a $25 bond as a prize for winning the contest. His original drawing and the original flag from 1969 have been preserved. The Greenville Historic Preservation Commission held a flag re-dedication ceremony in January 2019 for the Flag's 50 year anniversary.

Churches
The Simpson Memorial United Methodist Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.

Notable residents

 * Norman Jay Colman In 1850, Colman became the first principal in Greenville. First Secretary of Agriculture in 1889.
 * John Baptiste Ford lived in Greenville from 1825 to 1854. After leaving Greenville, Ford went on to become an influential industrialist.
 * Roscoe Miller was a pitcher with the Detroit Tigers, New York Giants, and Pittsburgh Pirates.

Historic buildings

 * Simpson Memorial United Methodist Church It was designed by church plan catalog architect Benjamin D. Price and built by Capt. John Nafius in 1899.  It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 29, 2004.
 * Jersey Park Farm is a historic home and farm located just on the outskirts of Greenville. The farmhouse was built about 1875, and consists of a two-story, Federal style rectangular section with a two-story round section and one-story round section. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.
 * The Station was built in 1840 by John Baptiste Ford and is the oldest commercial building in town.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, Greenville has a total area of 0.78 sqmi, all land.

The township is situated such that, clockwise, it borders the township of Jackson Township, Washington County to the northwest, Wood Township, Clark County to the northeast, Laffayette Township in Floyd County to the east, Georgetown Township to the south, Jackson Township, Harrison County to the southwest, and Morgan Township, Harrison County to the west.

Big and Little Indian Creeks meander through the township, which are tributaries in the Ohio River watershed.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 595 people, 219 households, and 162 families residing in the town. The population density was 762.8 PD/sqmi. There were 241 housing units at an average density of 309.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 95.5% White, 1.5% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population.

There were 219 households, of which 40.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.6% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.0% were non-families. 18.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.12.

The median age in the town was 40.3 years. 77% of residents were over the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 26.5% were from 25 to 44; 25.7% were from 45 to 64; and 14.7% 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 591 people, 224 households, and 174 families residing in the town. The population density was 954.9 PD/sqmi. There were 238 housing units at an average density of 384.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.12% White, 0.34% African American, 1.02% Asian, 0.51% from other races, and 1.02% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.51% of the population.

There were 224 households, out of which 39.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.2% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.3% were non-families. 19.6% 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 2.64 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.4% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $49,271, and the median income for a family was $50,972. Males had a median income of $44,464 versus $26,484 for females. The per capita income for the town was $24,343. About 5.0% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.1% of those under age 18 and 15.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The community is within the New Albany-Floyd County Consolidated School Corporation. Greenville is within the attendance boundaries of Greenville Elementary School, Highland Hills Middle School, and Floyd Central High School.

Greenville Elementary School is located within the town limits.

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New Albany, Indiana

New Albany is a city in Floyd County, Indiana, United States, situated along the Ohio River, opposite Louisville, Kentucky. The population was 37,841 as of the 2020 census. The city is the county seat of Floyd County. It is bounded by I-265 to the north and the Ohio River to the south, and is considered part of the Louisville, Kentucky Metropolitan Statistical Area. The mayor of New Albany is Jeff Gahan, a Democrat; he was re-elected in 2023.

Early history
The land of New Albany was officially granted to the United States after the American Revolutionary War. The territory had been captured by George Rogers Clark in 1779. For his services Clark was awarded large tracts of land in Southern Indiana including most of Floyd County. After the war, Clark sold and distributed some of his land to his fellow soldiers. The area of New Albany ended up in the possession of Col. John Paul.

New Albany was founded in July 1813 when three brothers from New York —Joel, Abner, and Nathaniel Scribner—arrived at the Falls of the Ohio and named the site after the city of Albany, New York. They purchased the land from Col. John Paul. New Albany was platted by John Graham on land owned by the Scribner brothers. In 1814, Joel and Mary Scribner built their home in New Albany; the Scribner House still stands today.

New Albany was incorporated as a town in 1817 as part of Clark County. In 1819, three years after Indiana was admitted as a state, New Albany became the seat of government for newly established Floyd County. A courthouse was finally built in 1824.

New Albany grew rapidly and was the largest city in Indiana from 1816 until 1860, when it was overtaken by Indianapolis. Before the Civil War, over half of Hoosiers worth over $100,000 (~$ in ) lived in New Albany, making it by far the wealthiest part of the state. The steamboat industry was the engine of the city's economy during the mid-19th century. Fueled by abundant forests for lumber, at least a half-dozen shipbuilders were in operation and turned out a multitude of steamboats and packet boats, including the Robert E. Lee, Eliza Battle, the Eclipse, and the A.A. Shotwell. Shipbuilding was accompanied by a wide range of ancillary business including machine shops, foundries, cabinet and furniture factories, and silversmith shops. Its second largest business was the American Plate Glass Works.

In 1847, the city was connected to the port at Michigan City, Indiana on Lake Michigan via the Monon railroad. In 1853, the New Albany High School opened, the first public high school in the state. The original school was built at the corner of West First Street and Spring Street. New Albany would also be the first in the state to create a consolidated school district several years later.

Ashbel P. Willard, governor of the state of Indiana, dedicated the Floyd County Fairgrounds in 1859. That year, the Indiana State Fair was held in New Albany. During the Civil War, the fairgrounds were converted to become Camp Noble and used as a muster point for the area's regiments.

Civil War
During the American Civil War, New Albany served as both a supply center for Union troops and as a medical care center for wounded soldiers. Up to 1,500 wounded soldiers were treated in New Albany during the war, and many non-medical buildings were converted into makeshift hospitals. In 1862, Abraham Lincoln established one of the first seven national cemeteries in New Albany for burying the many war dead. Despite the ongoing war, a new courthouse was built in 1865, which was used until the 1960s, when the current City-County courthouse was constructed, also the first in Indiana.

The Town Clock Church, now the Second Baptist Church, was used as the New Albany stop in the Underground Railroad. The original steeple was destroyed by a lightning strike in 1915, and a new replica steeple was not completed until 101 years later in 2016.

During the Civil War, New Albany businesses were boycotted by Confederates because it was in a Union state and by the North because it was considered too friendly to the South. Indianapolis overtook New Albany as Indiana's largest city in 1860, and across the river, Louisville's population grew much faster. New Albany never regained its original stature. The once robust steamboat industry ended by 1870, with the last steamboat built in New Albany named, appropriately, the Robert E. Lee.

During the second half of the 19th century, New Albany experienced an industrial boom despite the collapse of the steamboat industry. The advent of railroads created economic opportunity for the city as a pork packing and locomotive repair center. A bridge was built across the Ohio River in 1886, providing a rail and road connection with Kentucky. American Plate Glass Works opened in 1865 and employed as many as 2,000 workers. When the factory relocated in 1893, New Albany lost a large part of its population and went into economic decline.

20th century
In the early 20th century, New Albany became a center of plywood and veneer manufacturing, and its largest employer was the New Albany Veneering Company. By 1920, New Albany was the largest producer of plywood and veneer in the world, with other producers including Indiana Veneer Panel Company and Hoosier Panel Company.

On March 23, 1917, a tornado struck the north side of New Albany, killing at least 46 people.

Interstate 64 was built through New Albany in 1961 and led to the construction of the Sherman Minton Bridge. The project cost $14.8 million. The bridge was named for U.S. Senator and later U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sherman Minton, who was a native of nearby Georgetown and practiced law in New Albany. The bridge was named the "most beautiful long-span bridge of 1961" by the American Institute of Steel Construction.

Education innovation
Charles A. Prosser lived in New Albany for much of his life. Charles Allen Prosser School of Technology was named in honor of his accomplishments as the "father of vocational education." In the mid and late 20th century, New Albany became an innovator in using electronic media in education. New Albany High School, a public school, started WNAS-FM in 1949, which is the nation's oldest continuously operating high school radio station. In the late 1960s, Slate Run Elementary School started WSRS, a non-licensed student-produced closed-circuit television service for its classrooms, one of the nation's first in an elementary school.

Ohio River flood
In January 1937, a major flood struck the region. New Albany, like the other river towns, had no flood walls and no methods of regulating the river. The Ohio River rose to 60.8 feet at New Albany, leaving most of the town under 10 or more feet of water for nearly three weeks. The flood was the worst disaster to befall the city.

After the flood, New Albany was the first city in the region to begin construction on massive flood walls around the city. New Albany's flood walls served as examples for those constructed around Louisville and Clark County.

Geography
New Albany is located at 38.30194°N, -85.82144°W (38.301935, −85.821442).

According to the 2010 census, New Albany has a total area of 15.111 sqmi, of which 14.94 sqmi (or 98.87%) is land and 0.171 sqmi (or 1.13%) is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 36,372 people, 15,575 households, and 9,175 families living in the city. The population density was 2434.5 PD/sqmi. There were 17,315 housing units at an average density of 1159.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 85.8% White, 8.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 1.7% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.7% of the population.

There were 15,575 households, of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.4% were married couples living together, 18.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.1% were non-families. 33.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.89.

The median age in the city was 37.1 years. 22.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.9% were from 25 to 44; 26.4% were from 45 to 64; and 13.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 37,603 people, 15,959 households, and 10,054 families living in the city. The population density was 2,571.1 PD/sqmi. There were 17,098 housing units at an average density of 1,169.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 84.00% White, 12.93% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.42% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.67% from other races, and 1.62% from two or more races. 1.36% of the population is Hispanic (Hispanics can be of any race).

There were 15,959 households, out of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.5% were married couples living together, 16.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.0% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.0% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,923, and the median income for a family was $41,993. Males had a median income of $31,778 versus $24,002 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,365. About 11.4% of families and 13.7% of the population were below the Poverty threshold, including 21.6% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over.

Attractions

New Albany's Main Street features a large collection of late 19th century mansions from the city's heyday as a shipbuilding center. The centerpiece is the Culbertson Mansion, a three-story French Second Empire Style structure, which is today an Indiana state memorial.

Every October, New Albany hosts the Harvest Homecoming festival, one of the largest annual events in the state. Festivities begin on the first weekend of October, but the main part, consisting of midway rides, shows, and booths lining the downtown streets, lasts from Thursday-Sunday of the second weekend in October. The 2020 Harvest Homecoming was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Education
Indiana University Southeast, one of the eight campuses of the Indiana University system, is located on the northern edge of the city. The Purdue Polytechnic Institute also maintains a satellite campus in the city.

New Albany-Floyd County Consolidated School Corporation operates public schools. The Children's Academy of New Albany is the public preschool program.

Elementary schools in the city limits include:
 * Fairmont Elementary School
 * Green Valley Elementary School
 * Mount Tabor Elementary School
 * S. Ellen Jones Elementary School
 * Slate Run Elementary School

Grant Line Elementary School is in an unincorporated area near New Albany.

Middle schools in the city limits include:

 * Hazelwood Middle School
 * Nathaniel Scribner Middle School.

New Albany High School is the city's senior high school with the city being in its attendance boundary.

The Greater Louisville Regional Japanese Saturday School (グレータールイビル日本語補習校 Gurētā Ruibiru Nihongo Hoshūkō), a Japanese weekend supplementary school, is affiliated with IUS's Japan Center. It was established in January 1988 and holds its classes at Hillside Hall; its office is elsewhere in New Albany.

The city has a free lending library, the New Albany-Floyd County Public Library.

Notable people

 * Jamey Aebersold – jazz musician, publisher of "play-along" music books
 * William Wallace Atterbury (1866–1935) – Brigadier General in the U.S. Army during World War I
 * Carl Braden – Civil Rights activist
 * Pomeroy Cannon – Physician, stage and film actor
 * William Cochran – Indiana state legislator and businessman
 * Angelina Maria Collins – author of the first cookbook published in Indiana
 * Rob Conway – pro wrestler
 * Josh Dallas – Actor who was born in Louisville, Ky., but went to New Albany High School
 * Aubrey Hampton (1934–2011) – biochemist and writer
 * Billy Herman (1909–1992) – infielder in Major League Baseball during 1930s and 1940s, member of Major League Baseball's Hall of Fame
 * Houndmouth – American alternative blues band
 * Edwin Hubble – astronomer and namesake of Hubble Space Telescope
 * Ferdinand N. Kahler (1864–1927) – inventor, entrepreneur and automobile pioneer
 * Karen Kamensek – Grammy nominated orchestral and operatic conductor
 * J. Warren Kerrigan – actor, was born in New Albany
 * Charles M. La Follette – member of Congress, was born in New Albany
 * Romeo Langford – professional basketball player
 * Dusty Ray Bottoms – a drag queen and musical artist
 * John MacLeod – college and pro basketball coach
 * Max Macon – Major League Baseball pitcher/first baseman and scout
 * George W. Maher – early 20th Century Prairie School style architect
 * Jouett Meekin – Major League Baseball pitcher who won 153 games
 * Sherman Minton – United States Supreme Court Justice who ruled in the landmark Brown v. Board of Education case in 1954.
 * Rondale Moore – football player
 * Lucy Higgs Nichols (1838–1915) – an escaped slave and Civil War nurse
 * Charles Allen Prosser – the father of Vocational education
 * Craig Pumphrey – police officer, television presenter and martial artist
 * Joseph Ritter – Roman Catholic archbishop and Cardinal
 * David H. Rodgers – Mayor of Spokane, Washington
 * Roscoe Sarles – Indy Car driver
 * Shanda Sharer (1979–1992) – twelve-year-old torture murder victim
 * Thomas Smith – Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court
 * Mike Sodrel – former congressman of Indiana's 9th district
 * Evan B. Stotsenburg – President Pro Tempore of the Indiana Senate; Indiana Attorney General (1915–1917)
 * John M. Stotsenburg – U.S. Army colonel killed in Philippine–American War
 * Laura M. Hawley Thurston (1812–1842), poet, teacher
 * Camille Wright Thompson – silver medalist in swimming at 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal
 * S. C. Thompson – editor
 * Ashbel P. Willard – 11th Governor of Indiana
 * Fuzzy Zoeller – PGA golfer with 20 tour victories

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Attica, Indiana

Attica is a city in Logan Township, Fountain County, Indiana, United States.

History
Attica was laid out by George Hollingsworth and platted by David Stump in 1825. The completion of the Wabash and Erie Canal through the town in 1847 brought a considerable amount of growth to the area, and ended (in Attica's favor) a long-standing rivalry with the neighboring communities of Rob Roy, Williamsport and Covington.

Attica is the nearest town to the location where Paul Dresser is believed to have written the state song, "On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away", and the bridge over the Wabash River bears his name.

The Attica Downtown Historic District, Attica Main Street Historic District, Brady Street Historic District, Marshall M. Milford House, and Old East Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
Attica is located along the Wabash River in Logan Township. U.S. Route 41, State Road 28, and State Road 55 intersect at Attica.

According to the 2010 census, Attica has a total area of 1.6 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 3,245 people, 1,308 households, and 843 families residing here. The population density was 2,028.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,507 housing units at an average density of 942.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup was 97.8% white, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.1% black or African American, 0.6% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.4% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 26.3% were German, 14.1% were English, 13.9% were Irish, and 12.3% were American.

Of the 1,308 households, 32.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.2% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 35.6% were non-families, and 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.00. The median age was 38.9 years.

The median income for a household was $34,804 and the median income for a family was $52,669. Males had a median income of $45,682 versus $24,574 for females. The per capita income for was $21,287. About 13.3% of families and 16.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.0% of those under age 18 and 13.9% of those age 65 or over.

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

Notable people

 * Grand Ole Opry founder George Dewey Hay, honored posthumously as a Sagamore of the Wabash in 1988.

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Covington, Indiana

Covington is a city in, and the county seat of, Fountain County, Indiana, United States. The population was 2,645 at the 2010 census.

History

Fountain County was formed on April 1, 1826. Later that year, the county seat was established at Covington, and a two-story frame courthouse was built in 1827. The location of the county seat was a point of contention for some years, as Covington was not centrally located in the county. In 1831 an act was passed that called for the relocation of the county seat, but after further discussion it was decided that it should remain where it was. Eventually the coming of the railroads helped to alleviate the geographical concern. A brick courthouse was completed in 1833.

The Carnegie Library of Covington, Covington Courthouse Square Historic District, Covington Residential Historic District, Fountain County Clerk's Building, Fountain County Courthouse, and William C.B. Sewell House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography

Covington is located in the west part of Fountain County along the Wabash River, where U.S. Route 136 crosses the river. Interstate 74 passes about 0.5 mi to the south of the city.

According to the 2010 census, Covington has a total area of 1.18 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 2,645 people, 1,120 households, and 712 families residing here. The population density was 2,249 PD/sqmi. There were 1,197 housing units at an average density of 1,018 /sqmi. The racial makeup was 97.6% white, 0.5% American Indian, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% black or African American, 0.4% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.1% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 23.0% were German, 13.6% were Irish, 13.4% were American, and 12.9% were English.

Of the 1,120 households, 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 36.4% were non-families, and 32.8% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.83. The median age was 44.0 years.

The median income for a household was $47,545 and the median income for a family was $60,913. Males had a median income of $41,354 versus $33,551 for females. The per capita income for was $24,694. About 4.0% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.1% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The Covington Community School Corporation consists of one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school, all located within Covington.

The town has a public library, a branch of the Covington-Veedersburg Public Library.

Contemporary life
The Covington Business Association sponsors the town's Apple Festival, which happens each autumn around the town square.

The City of Covington maintains a park and trail system.

Transportation
Interstate 74 passes by the south edge of Covington, traveling east toward Indianapolis, Indiana, and west toward Champaign, Illinois. U.S. Route 136 passes through the middle of town, traveling west toward Danville, Illinois, and east toward Veedersburg.

Notable people

 * Jim Baird (politician), U.S. Representative for Indiana's 4th congressional district, serving since 2019
 * Dale Grubb, former member of the Indiana House of Representatives
 * Cecil M. Harden, United States Representative
 * Caroline Henderson Griffiths, philanthropist
 * John T. Myers, United States Representative
 * Eugene Savage, painter and sculptor
 * Wilber Moore Stilwell, painter
 * Charles Stewart Voorhees (1853–1909) lawyer and two-term Delegate to U.S. Congress from the Territory of Washington.
 * Lew Wallace, Union Army general and author of Ben Hur
 * Susan Wallace, author and poet; wife of Lew Wallace

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Hillsboro, Indiana

Hillsboro is a town in Cain Township, Fountain County, Indiana, United States. Its population was 538 at the 2010 census.

History
The post office was established in 1829 as Hillsborough. It was named from the terrain.

In Cain township, at Hillsboro, the oldest church was the Methodist. The building was 30 by 36 feet, costing one thousand six hundred dollars. The society was formed there in 1870, with thirty-two members. The New Light doctrines were then being pressed on the minds of people in this section, and it was a long, hard struggle to maintain the new church, but finally it succeeded, and it had forty-two members in 1880, since which it has advanced.

Geography
Hillsboro is located at the intersection of U.S. Route 136 and State Road 341, about a mile south of Interstate 74.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 538 people, 207 households, and 150 families living in the town. The population density was 1735.5 PD/sqmi. There were 232 housing units at an average density of 748.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.1% White, 0.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 1.9% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.4% of the population.

There were 207 households, of which 37.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.7% were married couples living together, 17.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.5% were non-families. 21.3% 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 2.60 and the average family size was 3.01.

The median age in the town was 38.2 years. 27.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.1% were from 25 to 44; 26.2% were from 45 to 64; and 13% 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 489 people, 188 households, and 140 families living in the town. The population density was 1,527.5 PD/sqmi. There were 211 housing units at an average density of 659.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 99.39% White, 0.20% from other races, and 0.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.41% of the population.

There were 188 households, out of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.6% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.5% were non-families. 22.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 18.8% 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 88.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $41,806, and the median income for a family was $46,458. Males had a median income of $30,547 versus $23,611 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,630. About 8.5% of families and 9.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.7% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.

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Kingman, Indiana

Kingman is a town in Millcreek Township, Fountain County, Indiana, United States. The population was 511 at the 2010 census.

History
The Kingman post office was established in 1886. Kingman was incorporated as a town in 1900 at which time it was merged with the nearby rival village of Fountainville.

Geography
Kingman is located on State Road 234, about two miles west of U.S. Route 41.

According to the 2010 census, Kingman has a total area of 0.82 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 511 people, 209 households, and 134 families living in the town. The population density was 623.2 PD/sqmi. There were 245 housing units at an average density of 298.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.7% White, 0.4% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 209 households, of which 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were married couples living together, 13.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.9% were non-families. 32.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the town was 38.7 years. 26.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.7% were from 25 to 44; 24.9% were from 45 to 64; and 17.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.9% male and 50.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 538 people, 218 households, and 136 families living in the town. The population density was 659.2 PD/sqmi. There were 237 housing units at an average density of 290.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 99.07% White and 0.93% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.19% of the population.

There were 218 households, out of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.5% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.2% were non-families. 31.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.3% under the age of 18, 11.2% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 17.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $28,438, and the median income for a family was $36,875. Males had a median income of $29,250 versus $22,273 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,815. About 13.7% of families and 16.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.3% of those under age 18 and 8.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The town has a free lending library, the Kingman-Millcreek Public Library.

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Mellott, Indiana

Mellott is a town in Richland Township, Fountain County, Indiana, United States. The population was 197 at the 2010 census.

History
The Mellott post office was established in 1882. It was named in honor of John Mellott, the first postmaster.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Mellott has a total area of 0.17 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 197 people, 88 households, and 55 families living in the town. The population density was 1158.8 PD/sqmi. There were 102 housing units at an average density of 600.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 99.0% White and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population.

There were 88 households, of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were married couples living together, 14.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.5% were non-families. 34.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.85.

The median age in the town was 42.8 years. 22.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.4% were from 25 to 44; 23.9% were from 45 to 64; and 24.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 45.7% male and 54.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 207 people, 87 households, and 60 families living in the town. The population density was 1,317.8 PD/sqmi. There were 94 housing units at an average density of 598.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 99.52% White and 0.48% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.45% of the population.

There were 87 households, out of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.6% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.9% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.5% 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 2.89.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.0% under the age of 18, 3.4% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 19.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $29,375, and the median income for a family was $37,500. Males had a median income of $33,750 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,694. About 5.9% of families and 11.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 15.2% of those 65 or over.

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Newtown, Indiana

Newtown is a town in Richland Township, Fountain County, Indiana, United States. The population was 256 at the 2010 census.

History
Newtown was platted in 1829. The Newtown post office was established in 1831.

Geography
Newtown is concentrated around the intersection of State Road 55 and State Road 341 northwest of Indianapolis.

According to the 2010 census, Newtown has a total area of 0.5 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 256 people, 93 households, and 67 families living in the town. The population density was 512.0 PD/sqmi. There were 107 housing units at an average density of 214.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 95.3% White, 2.0% African American, 0.8% Native American, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 93 households, of which 38.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.0% were non-families. 23.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.18.

The median age in the town was 35.4 years. 28.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.9% were from 25 to 44; 25.8% were from 45 to 64; and 8.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 56.3% male and 43.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 162 people, 61 households, and 42 families living in the town. The population density was 321.3 PD/sqmi. There were 72 housing units at an average density of 142.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 95.68% White, 1.85% Native American, and 2.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.09% of the population.

There were 61 households, out of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.3% were married couples living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.1% were non-families. 29.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.29.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 30.2% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 116.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $41,250, and the median income for a family was $53,036. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $21,875 for females. The per capita income for the town was $25,441. About 2.3% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.3% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Hiram Orlando Fairchild, Wisconsin lawyer and legislator

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Veedersburg, Indiana

Veedersburg is a town in Van Buren Township, Fountain County, Indiana, United States. The population was 2,180 at the 2010 census.

History
Veedersburg is a newer name for the old town of Chambersburg, which was first settled by early inhabitants Jonathan Birch and John Colvert, on the north fork of Coal Creek in the spring of 1823. It was first located in Cain Township, but became part of the newer township of Van Buren in 1841. Veedersburg was founded in 1871. It was named for one of its founders, Peter S. Veeder. Veedersburg was incorporated as a town in 1872.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,180 people, 878 households, and 605 families living in the town. The population density was 801.5 PD/sqmi. There were 967 housing units at an average density of 355.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 94.8% White, 0.1% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 3.6% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.2% of the population.

There were 878 households, of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.1% were non-families. 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age in the town was 39.2 years. 25.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.9% were from 25 to 44; 25.7% were from 45 to 64; and 16.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,299 people, 921 households, and 652 families living in the town. The population density was 846.4 PD/sqmi. There were 996 housing units at an average density of 366.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.91% White, 0.09% African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.39% from other races, and 0.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.74% of the population.

There were 921 households, out of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.1% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.2% were non-families. 25.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.3% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $35,944, and the median income for a family was $39,770. Males had a median income of $31,315 versus $21,285 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,435. About 9.3% of families and 10.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.8% of those under age 18 and 8.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The town has a public library, a branch of the Covington-Veedersburg Public Library.

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Wallace, Indiana

Wallace, originally named Jacksonville, is a town located in Jackson Township, Fountain County, Indiana, United States. At the 2010 census, the town had a total population of 105.

History
Jacksonville, one of Fountain County's early settlements, was established by John Bowman and his father Henry in the early 1830s on land situated just north of Mill Creek and was named for Andrew Jackson. The town's name in informal speech was often shortened to "Jackville". The first settler at the site was Richard Williams who erected a cabin as early as 1826, several years before the town was laid out, with the first house erected after Jacksonville's platting belonging to William Guilliams. By the 1880s it contained about two dozen houses.

Early tradesmen in Jacksonville included William Snooks, the township's first blacksmith, Samuel Glass who operated a house of entertainment, shoemaker Alvah Doke, cabinet-maker George McCline, physicians Dr. Reeves, Dr. A. M. C. Hawes and Dr. Joseph Roberts and various general storekeepers. An 1881 history offers the following description of the town's businesses:

In comparatively recent times Noah and Charles Grimes, Bayless and Jacob Carter, — Cunningham & Smith, and several others, had stores. The present dealers are John Murphy, David Oliver, and Johnson Clore. Henry Newlin is selling drugs. His predecessor in this business was W. H. Spinning. A blacksmith and a chair shop are in this place, and a house which welcomes the hungry traveler and jaded animal with entertainment is also to be found. Somebody with business sagacity keeps constantly on hand a stock of coffins as a sign that there are two doctors in the village.

The town gained a post office during the administration of Indiana Governor David Wallace, and was named by John Bowman and Judge Mitchell C. Black in the governor's honor. The town itself later assumed this name. Bowman was the office's first postmaster and Black the first mailcarrier.

In 1950 the list of merchants in Wallace included; Ira Wilkinson General Store, J. W. Grimes Grocery (which also housed the post office), Ralph Myers TV and Appliances, Carl Starnes Insurance, Uplinger Cafe, Paul Mitchell Barber Shop, McGinnis Garage, Clores Grocery and Lunch, Ellingwood's Lumber Yard, Alward's Skelgas Service and the office of Dr. H. M. Rusk physician. A blacksmith shop and food processing plant were also present. The Wallace School, grades 1 through 12, served all of Jackson Township. There were eight students in the high school graduating class of 1951.

Geography
Wallace is located adjacent to Mill Creek, which flows from the northeast and borders the town to the east and south.

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

Demographics
Estimated median household income in 2007: $47,545. Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $62,681. 2008 cost of living index in Wallace: 72.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)

2010 census
At the census of 2010, there were 105 people, 52 households, and 28 families residing in the town. The population density was 1166.7 PD/sqmi. There were 55 housing units at an average density of 611.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 100.0% White.

There were 52 households, of which 19.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 46.2% were non-families. 42.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.02 and the average family size was 2.68.

The median age in the town was 45.5 years. 18.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.9% were from 25 to 44; 27.7% were from 45 to 64; and 22.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

2000 census
At the census of 2000, there were 100 people, 35 households, and 24 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,182.8 PD/sqmi. There were 40 housing units at an average density of 473.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 100.00% White, 0.00% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.00% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 35 households, out of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.4% were non-families. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.46.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 33.0% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 15.0% from 45 to 64, and 18.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $39,583, and the median income for a family was $31,875. Males had a median income of $25,938 versus $28,750 for females. The per capita income for the town was $10,386. 23.4% of the population and 18.5% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 29.7% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

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Batesville, Indiana

Batesville is a city in Ripley and Franklin counties in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 7,202 at the 2020 census, making it the largest community in both counties but is not the county seat of either. The Batesville Casket Company is headquartered here. Batesville is noted for its central location between Indianapolis, Cincinnati, and Louisville.

History
Central Batesville Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2011.

Beginning
Batesville was founded by George H. Dunn, owner of the John Callahan Trust Company. The company bought land and created new towns along rail lines that it began since Dunn was president of the Cincinnati and Indianapolis Railroad. Joshua Bates, who platted the town of Batesville, is thought to be the source of the name. On November 1, 1853, the first train from Cincinnati to Indianapolis passed through Batesville.

Development
Once the railway opened, Dunn and Bates constructed more buildings. George Sims laid out Batesville's first addition in 1858. The following year, German immigrant Henry Boehringer became Batesville's first major builder. A three-story building with a basement on East Pearl Street (formerly known as Broadway Street) became known as the Boehringer Hall because of the dance floor on the third story. The Catholic congregation used the basement before they had built their church.

Louis Walter established Batesville's first gristmill in 1858. Between 1860 and 1870, Boehringer built a row of apartments and homes on the north side of Batesville on Boehringer Street. Along with building the apartments and housing, Boehringer owned the lot where the Ward School now stands. In 1863 Conrad Rapp purchased numerous lots on East Broadway and bought Walter's gristmill. In 1865, John Brinkman built a hotel and restaurant called the Sherman House, named after William Tecumseh Sherman, a major general that led the Union Army to its final victory of the Civil War in a campaign that became known as "Sherman's March to the Sea".

Sebastian Messersmith built Union Hall in 1865. It was a two-story building on the west side of Main Street (Batesville, Indiana)|Main Street and just north of South Street (Batesville, Indiana)|South Street. Union Hall was used by the fire department for meetings and it was used by the public school while the school building was being rebuilt. It was also used as a boarding house for mill workers and visiting lumber salesman. This was an important building to the citizens of Batesville. Batesville has been known for its many factories built between the 1870s and the present.

In 1873 the Greeman Bracket Company began manufacturing under the Greeman family name, which was one of the leading businesses for 30 years. The Schrader Furniture Factory was built in 1873, but had to be rebuilt in 1875 after the factory was destroyed by a fire. When the founder Herman Schrader died, the business was bought by John Hillenbrand|John and William Hillenbrand. In 1874, the Union Furniture Factory also burned down and the Blank Bros. Furniture Manufacturing Company was erected the following year. Also, in 1879, Batesville published its first newspaper, The Prairie Farmer.

During the 1880s the town of Batesville started its first form of government appointed by the community. The first mayor was George M. Hillenbrand. The first town board served without pay. The board consisted of five officers: Jacob Blank Jr., John Lehmkuehler, John Hillenbrand, William Hillenbrand, and Christian Schwieler. Much of the money that was put toward the town came directly out of the officers' pockets. For example, in February 1883, they donated $153.06 to go toward paying for the town's bills. By September, when the financial report was reviewed, Batesville only had $1.82 in its account. Also during 1883, Batesville began major road construction.

In 1884 Batesville organized the Batesville Casket Company. It was managed by J. Spiegel and later purchased by George M. Hillenbrand in February 1906. Also in 1884, the town jail was completed at a cost of $211.55. The inmates were forced to break stone to pay for their stay in the prison.

Several developments took place in 1887, including new additions to the town and telephone connections to the town of Oldenburg. These developments were funded by a grant applied for by Mr. Haverkos. Also in 1887, John Hillenbrand and Victor Oberting opened a stone quarry on some of Mr. Hillenbrand's land near Batesville. In December 1887, the town hall was completed. The town hall was separated into two parts: one for the town board and the other for the fire company. The town hall was also rented out for public gatherings.

In March 1888, the school board made a decision to construct an addition onto the schoolhouse. This proposal estimated that the total cost of the addition would be $1,500. Also in 1888, the first city attorney (James H. Connelly) was appointed at a salary of $35 per year, and many new businesses were added. In this year, Henry F. E. Schrader moved to Batesville and opened a tin shop and built homes. Also, Henry H. Kramer started a grocery store on the corner of Walnut and Boehringer. As well as new stores, a covered bridge was built over the Laughery Creek, making travel much easier.

In 1889, Batesville finally paved its roads with stone that came from the Hillenbrand and Oberting Stone Quarry. As well as the paving of the roads, Batesville opened the Batesville State Bank. In February 1890, Batesville had built its first sidewalks. Also in the 1890s, street lamps were introduced to Batesville. Originally, these lamps were oil lamps. However, in October, a proposal was written to turn them all into electric lamps, but the proposal was denied. On January 29, 1894, the first electric lamp was placed in front of Town Hall.

In 1895 a petition was written and accepted to build another school. The total estimated cost would be $5,700. The land would cost $700 and the school building would cost $5,000. In 1897 Batesville decided to stop the use of the electric lamps because of the rates that people had to pay to keep them going, but then in 1898 Batesville decided that they would reduce the rates and only use the lamps when needed.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Batesville has a total area of 6.156 sqmi, of which 6.09 sqmi (or 98.93%) is land and 0.066 sqmi (or 1.07%) is water.

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

Economy
There are two large publicly traded companies headquartered in Batesville. There are also smaller manufacturing companies in Batesville, as well as a telecommunications company formerly known as Enhanced Telecommunications Corporation, that serves several surrounding towns and cities like Greensburg. Metal parts manufacturer Batesville Tool & Die is based in the city.

Batesville Casket has been in business since 1884 and is still a flourishing business for Batesville. Batesville Casket is one of the leading casket companies in the US

The largest industry in Batesville is the manufacturing of hospital and health care equipment, most notably hospital beds. William Hillenbrand and his aunt Mary Mitchell founded HillRom in 1927. The business grew rapidly after the Great Depression ended. William convinced hospitals to use his wooden hospital bed for six months free of charge.

Government
Batesville is an incorporated city governed by a mayor and a five-member city council. Four of the city council members are elected by four districts while the fifth is elected at-large by the community as a whole. The city also elects a city judge and city clerk treasurer. The mayor, city council members, judge, and clerk treasurer all serve four year terms. Mike Bettice is the current mayor of Batesville.

Transportation
The main mode of transportation in the Batesville area is via road. There are several major routes that intersect the city.

Batesville is located on I-74 between Indianapolis to the west and Cincinnati to the east. The interstate bisects the northern part of the city. While most of Batesville is located south of the interstate, some businesses and residences are located north of the interstate.
 * [[Image:I-74.svg|25px]] Interstate 74

Indiana 229 runs from north to south through the center of the city. It connects Batesville with Oldenburg to the north and Indiana 48 to the south. A portion of Main Street and Walnut Street run concurrent with Indiana 229 through the city center.
 * [[Image:Indiana 229.svg|25px]] Indiana 229

Indiana 46 runs east to west through Batesville connecting it with Greensburg to the west and several small communities to the east. Indiana 46 runs parallel to Interstate 74.
 * [[Image:Indiana 46.svg|25px]] Indiana 46

There is also a railroad, owned by the Central Railroad Comp. of Indiana, that runs through Batesville that connects Indianapolis to Cincinnati. This line is limited to freight.

There are no available taxi or limousine services operating in Batesville. Greyhound Lines buses ceased service in Batesville on June 20, 2005.

Education
Batesville has one public school corporation, Batesville Community Schools, which consists of, Batesville Intermediate, Batesville Middle, and Batesville High School. –2012 school year, there were approximately 2,083 students enrolled in the district.

The only private school, St. Louis Catholic School, enrolls about 420 students in its K-8 program at St. Louis Parish and 50 students at St. Louis Catholic Preschool.

Ivy Tech Community College has a campus at Batesville, a branch of Ivy Tech Southeast.

The town has a lending library, the Batesville Memorial Public Library.

Recreation
Batesville is also home to a few outdoor recreation facilities. Batesville Liberty Park is the main public park in Batesville. Liberty Park offers many recreational activities such as horseshoes, volleyball, baseball, basketball, playground sets, and a large pavilion. Batesville also offers walking and biking trails, a skatepark and pump track. The main bike and running trails are located in Brum Woods, 80 acre of woods donated by Lena Brum. Batesville also contains a golf course, Hillcrest Country Club and Golf Course. Batesville is also home to the Southeast Indiana YMCA.

Batesville also has a movie theater, The Gibson Theatre. Built in 1921 by Dr. C. W. Gibson, the theater features a unique neon-lit look.

Media
Batesville has one radio station, country format station WRBI (103.9 FM). WRBI is owned by White River Broadcasting Co., Inc. This station also provides local news and sports to the community.

2010 census
As of the 2010 U.S. Census, there were 6,520 people, 2,492 households, and 1,678 families residing in the city. The population density was 1070.6 PD/sqmi. There were 2,712 housing units at an average density of 445.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.1% White, 0.3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.6% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.3% of the population.

There were 2,492 households, of which 38.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.6% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.7% were non-families. 28.4% 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 2.55 and the average family size was 3.16.

The median age in the city was 38.2 years. 28.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.7% were from 25 to 44; 24.5% were from 45 to 64; and 15.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,033 people, 2,240 households, and 1,581 families residing in Batesville. The population density was 1,036.2 PD/sqmi. There were 2,335 housing units at an average density of 401.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97% White, 0.02% African American, 0.1% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.9% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 2,240 households, out of which 38% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.4% were non-families. 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.6 and the average family size was 3..

The population age is spread out, with 28.5% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $50,115, and the median income for a family was $58,590. Males had a median income of $38,862 versus $29,127 for females. The per capita income for the town was $21,892. About 2.4% of families and 3.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.1% of those under age 18 and 6.9% of those age 65 or over.

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Brookville, Indiana

Brookville is a town in Brookville Township, Franklin County, Indiana, United States. The town is the county seat of and the largest community entirely within Franklin County. The population was 2,596 at the 2010 census.

History
Brookville was platted in 1808 by Thomas Manwarring. The town derives its name from Brooks, the maiden name of a settler's mother. A post office has been in operation at Brookville since 1816.

Geography
Brookville contains the confluence of the East and West forks of the Whitewater River; the East Fork forms a portion of the eastern boundary of the town. Brookville is also at the southern end of Brookville Lake, impounded in 1974 by the United States Army Corps of Engineers.

According to the 2010 census, Brookville has a total area of 1.54 sqmi, of which 1.5 sqmi (or 97.4%) is land and 0.04 sqmi (or 2.6%) is water.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,596 people, 1,160 households, and 673 families living in the town. The population density was 1730.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,307 housing units at an average density of 871.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.5% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 1,160 households, of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.4% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.0% were non-families. 37.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the town was 39.6 years. 24.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.4% were from 25 to 44; 24% were from 45 to 64; and 20.2% 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 2,652 people, 1,145 households, and 683 families living in the town. The population density was 1,982.4 PD/sqmi. There were 1,276 housing units at an average density of 953.8/mi2 (367.7/km$2$). The racial makeup of the town was 98.91% White, 0.04% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.19% from other races, and 0.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.53% of the population.

There were 1,145 households, out of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.8% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.3% were non-families. 36.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.5% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 21.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $29,390, and the median income for a family was $37,212. Males had a median income of $29,009 versus $23,910 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,360. About 4.4% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.6% of those under age 18 and 8.6% of those age 65 or over.

Arts and culture
The Brookville Historic District, Franklin County Seminary, The Hermitage, and Whitewater Canal Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The town has a free lending library, the Franklin County Public Library District.

Transportation
The main mode of transportation is by road. Major routes running through the town include U.S. Route 52, State Road 1, State Road 101, and State Road 252.

Brookville Reservoir is registered with the Federal Aviation Administration and the International Civil Aviation Organization as a civil airport assigned ICAO code K12I. It is only suitable for aircraft capable of water landing because there are no paved runways. Brookville Reservoir Airport is owned by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.

Notable people

 * Anna Farquhar Bergengren (1865–?), writer, editor
 * Indiana Sopris Cushman (1839-1925), pioneer teacher in Denver, Colorado
 * James B. Goudie Jr., Indiana state representative, grist mill owner, and newspaper owner
 * Sarah Carmichael Harrell (1844-1929), educator and temperance reformer
 * John Templeton McCarty, one of the founders of the fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta
 * Minnie Myrtle Miller (1842-1882), writer
 * Noah Noble, 5th Governor of Indiana
 * James B. Ray, 4th governor of Indiana
 * John St. John, 8th governor of Kansas
 * Stephen Stevens, Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court, abolitionist
 * Gilbert Van Camp, founder of the Van Camp pork and beans company
 * David Wallace, 6th governor of Indiana
 * Lew Wallace, 11th governor of New Mexico Territory, Union general in the American Civil War, author of Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ
 * H. B. Wilkinson, Arizona state senator
 * Roswell Winans, Medal of Honor recipient

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Cedar Grove, Indiana

Cedar Grove is a town in Highland Township, Franklin County, Indiana, United States. The population was 156 at the 2010 census.

History
Cedar Grove, originally known as Rochester, was platted in 1837 by John Ward. Ward built a large gristmill there. It was incorporated as a town in 1907.

The Cedar Grove Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2014.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Cedar Grove has a total area of 0.15 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 156 people, 75 households, and 47 families living in the town. The population density was 1040.0 PD/sqmi. There were 84 housing units at an average density of 560.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.7% White and 1.3% from two or more races.

There were 75 households, of which 25.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.0% were married couples living together, 16.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.3% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 2.55.

The median age in the town was 44.5 years. 19.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.7% were from 25 to 44; 35.2% were from 45 to 64; and 14.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 47.4% male and 52.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 185 people, 75 households, and 54 families living in the town. The population density was 1,240.3 PD/sqmi. There were 79 housing units at an average density of 529.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 99.46% White, and 0.54% from two or more races.

There were 75 households, out of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% were married couples living together, 17.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.0% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $40,833, and the median income for a family was $45,625. Males had a median income of $36,094 versus $24,375 for females. The per capita income for the town was $23,483. About 5.3% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.1% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

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Laurel, Indiana

Laurel is a town in Laurel Township, Franklin County, Indiana, United States. The population was 512 at the 2010 census.

History
Laurel was platted in 1836 by James Conwell, a native of Maryland. Conwell had first intended to name his settlement New Baltimore, but instead decided to call it Laurel, after the city of Laurel, Maryland. The last wild passenger pigeon, once the most common bird in North America, was shot near Laurel in 1902.

The Laurel post office was established in 1837.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 512 people, 196 households, and 134 families living in the town. The population density was 2133.3 PD/sqmi. There were 227 housing units at an average density of 945.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.4% White, 0.2% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.2% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population.

There were 196 households, of which 38.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.3% were married couples living together, 18.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 10.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.6% were non-families. 23.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.08.

The median age in the town was 34.8 years. 27% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.9% were from 25 to 44; 21% were from 45 to 64; and 13.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 51.0% male and 49.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 579 people, 201 households, and 155 families living in the town. The population density was 2,434.6 PD/sqmi. There were 220 housing units at an average density of 925.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.96% White, 0.17% from other races, and 0.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.21% of the population.

There were 201 households, out of which 41.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 13.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.4% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.21.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 31.4% under the age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 18.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 104.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $29,375, and the median income for a family was $33,625. Males had a median income of $28,846 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,035. About 11.6% of families and 13.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.5% of those under age 18 and 22.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Laurel has a public library, a branch of the Franklin County Public Library District.

Notable people

 * James Emmert, Indiana Attorney General and Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court

title: Laurel, Indiana


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Mount Carmel, Indiana

Mount Carmel is a town in Springfield Township, Franklin County, Indiana, United States. The population was 86 at the 2010 census.

History
Mount Carmel was founded in 1837. The town took its name from the Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Church.

A post office was established at Mount Carmel in 1840, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1906.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Mount Carmel has a total area of 0.05 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 86 people, 31 households, and 25 families living in the town. The population density was 1720.0 PD/sqmi. There were 32 housing units at an average density of 640.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.7% White and 2.3% from two or more races.

There were 31 households, of which 45.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% were married couples living together, 22.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 19.4% were non-families. 16.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.4% 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 2.96.

The median age in the town was 35 years. 31.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.3% were from 25 to 44; 22.1% were from 45 to 64; and 11.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 45.3% male and 54.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 106 people, 39 households, and 23 families living in the town. The population density was 2,526.0 PD/sqmi. There were 41 housing units at an average density of 977.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 99.06% White and 0.94% African American.

There were 39 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.7% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.5% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.42.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.3% under the age of 18, 18.9% from 18 to 24, 22.6% from 25 to 44, 17.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $25,000, and the median income for a family was $31,250. Males had a median income of $23,125 versus $17,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $9,586. There were 28.1% of families and 27.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including 25.0% of under eighteens and 21.4% of those over 64.

Notable people

 * Mary Louisa Chitwood (1832-1855), writer

title: Mount Carmel, Indiana


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Oldenburg, Indiana

Oldenburg is a town in Ray Township, Franklin County, Indiana, United States. The population was 674 at the 2010 census.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Oldenburg has a total area of 0.43 sqmi, all land.

History
Oldenburg was founded in 1837 by a group of German settlers. The town was named after Oldenburg, in Germany. Incorporated in 1881, Oldenburg is called the "Village of Spires" because of its churches and religious educational institutions. In 1851, Mother Theresa Hackelmeier (1827-1860) founded the Sisters of St. Francis of Oldenburg who would open numerous schools in the Midwest.

The Oldenburg Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 674 people, 235 households, and 156 families living in the town. The population density was 1567.4 PD/sqmi. There were 268 housing units at an average density of 623.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.5% White, 0.1% African American, 0.6% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population.

There were 235 households, of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.6% were non-families. 29.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the town was 51 years. 20.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.3% were from 25 to 44; 26.7% were from 45 to 64; and 29.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 39.3% male and 60.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 647 people, 215 households, and 135 families living in the town. The population density was 1,554.2 PD/sqmi. There were 228 housing units at an average density of 547.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.92% White, 0.46% Asian, and 0.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.15% of the population.

There were 215 households, out of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.4% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.2% were non-families. 34.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 17.3% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 21.2% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 34.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females, there were 63.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 55.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $42,292, and the median income for a family was $56,042. Males had a median income of $36,635 versus $28,571 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,620. About 2.3% of families and 17.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.8% of those under age 18 and 41.6% of those age 65 or over.

Notable natives of Oldenburg

 * John Henry Tihen (1861–1940) American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church

title: Oldenburg, Indiana


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Akron, Indiana

Akron is a town in Henry Township, Fulton County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,167 at the 2010 census.

History
Akron is located at the crossroad of SR 14 and SR 19. Akron was originally named Newark by settlers from Newark, Ohio; the name was changed to Akron in 1855, for the Ohio city. It was founded by Dr. Joseph Sippy on July 4, 1836 when he brought a group of settlers to what was then the crossing of the Pottawatomie and Miami Indian trails. The first building was constructed where the Methodist church stands now. Dr. Sippy's house, which once stood across the street from Viking Foods, was a stop on the Underground Railroad.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Akron has a total area of 0.46 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the 2010 Census, there were 1,167 people, 411 households, and 296 families living in the town. The population density was 2537.0 PD/sqmi. There were 472 housing units at an average density of 1026.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 74.2% White, 1.9% Native American, 22.5% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 30.1% of the population.

There were 411 households, of which 42.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.0% were non-families. 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.40.

The median age in the town was 33 years. 29.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.9% were from 25 to 44; 19.6% were from 45 to 64; and 14.7% 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 2000 Census, there were 1,076 people, 404 households, and 290 families living in the town. The population density was 2,365.8 PD/sqmi. There were 434 housing units at an average density of 954.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 91.45% White, 0.28% African American, 0.28% Native American, 7.16% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.68% of the population.

Of the 404 households, 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.0% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.0% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 29.6% under the age of 18, 11.3% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 14.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $12,406, and the median income for a family was $18,833. Males had a median income of $12,250 versus $10,170 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,878. About 5.6% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.7% of those under age 18 and 16.3% of those age 65 or over.

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

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Fulton, Indiana

Fulton is a town in Liberty Township, Fulton County, Indiana, United States. The population was 333 at the 2010 census.

History
Fulton took its name from Fulton County. The Fulton post office was established in 1843. In 1850 the first log cabin was erected in Fulton. Robert Aitken and family were the first occupants of the cabin and occupied a saw mill in the town. The village roads and markers were laid out in 1851 by Judge Wright of Logansport. The first schoolhouse was erected in 1845. In 1909 the first brick school was built. In 1852 the first church was erected by the Methodists. In late 1853 the Baptists also organized a church. Robert Aitken, the first settler, was appointed by the government as first postmaster in 1851. A tannery was established in 1851, and then a second tannery in 1853. Other additional businesses included a blacksmith shop, a grist mill, a carpet weaver, and an inn, erected in 1852 and eventually became a hotel. There was also a wood shop and other small businesses. The town's first doctor, Franklin C. Dielman, came to town after his graduation from medical school. The first child delivered by Dr. Dielman was Hiram Ford, the first baby girl was Kathleen Rannels Carrithers. Fulton's first bank was opened in 1907. The first newspaper, “The Fulton Leader” was established in 1901. A library was organized in 1920 and became a part of the Fulton County Library system in 1921. The Knights of Pythias was organized in 1905; The Masonic Lodge in 1906, followed by the Eastern Star in 1912. Fulton's first street lights were installed in the summer of 1916.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Fulton has a total area of 0.18 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 333 people, 128 households, and 89 families residing in the town. The population density was 1850.0 PD/sqmi. There were 145 housing units at an average density of 805.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.2% White and 1.8% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 128 households, of which 39.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 11.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.5% were non-families. 25.8% 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 2.60 and the average family size was 3.07.

The median age in the town was 36.9 years. 30.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.8% were from 25 to 44; 23.7% were from 45 to 64; and 15.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.8% male and 49.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 326 people, 127 households, and 93 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,797.9 PD/sqmi. There were 142 housing units at an average density of 783.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 99.69% White, 0.31% from other races.

There were 127 households, out of which 37.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.8% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.0% were non-families. 24.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 32.5% from 25 to 44, 17.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $44,375, and the median income for a family was $47,500. Males had a median income of $32,045 versus $25,547 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,732. About 3.3% of families and 2.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.5% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Education
Fulton has a public library, a branch of the Fulton County Public Library.

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Kewanna, Indiana

Kewanna is a town in Union Township, Fulton County, Indiana, United States. The population was 613 at the 2010 census.

History
A post office was established at Kewanna in 1847. The community was named for Kee-Wau-Nay, a Potawatomi chief.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Kewanna has a total area of 0.53 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 613 people, 251 households, and 149 families residing in the town. The population density was 1156.6 PD/sqmi. There were 283 housing units at an average density of 534.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 96.2% White, 1.1% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 251 households, of which 35.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.2% were married couples living together, 13.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.6% were non-families. 35.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.15.

The median age in the town was 35.2 years. 28.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.5% were from 25 to 44; 25.1% were from 45 to 64; and 13.2% 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 614 people, 269 households, and 157 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,171.5 PD/sqmi. There were 297 housing units at an average density of 566.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.37% White, 0.33% African American, 0.49% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.16% Pacific Islander, 0.16% from other races, and 0.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.81% of the population.

There were 269 households, out of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.7% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.6% were non-families. 37.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the town the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 18.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $22,292, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $31,607 versus $20,139 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,718. About 6.0% of families and 13.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.9% of those under age 18 and 18.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The town has a lending library, the Kewanna-Union Township Public Library. Kewanna High School used to serve the town but is no longer in operation.

title: Kewanna, Indiana