Albion, Indiana facts for kids
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Albion, Indiana
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Noble County Courthouse Square in downtown Albion
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Location of Albion in Noble County, Indiana.
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 Albion, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Albion, Indiana
Location in the United States
Albion, Indiana
Location in North America
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Noble |
| Townships | Albion, Jefferson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.91 sq mi (4.94 km2) |
| • Land | 1.91 sq mi (4.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 942 ft (287 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,222 |
| • Density | 1,164.57/sq mi (449.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (EST) |
| ZIP code |
46701
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| Area code | 260 |
| FIPS code | 18-00820 |
| GNIS ID | 2397423 |
Albion is a small town in Noble County, Indiana. It is located in both Albion and Jefferson townships. Albion is special because it is the county seat of Noble County. This means it is where the main government offices for the county are located.
In 2010, about 2,349 people lived in Albion. By 2020, the population was 2,222.
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History of Albion
Albion was first planned out in 1846. The town got its name from another town called Albion, New York. A post office has been open in Albion since 1847.
Some important buildings in Albion are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include:
- The Albion Courthouse Square Historic District
- The Noble County Courthouse
- The Noble County Sheriff's House and Jail
These places are important because they show the history of the town.
Where is Albion?
Albion is located in Indiana. According to the 2010 census, the town covers an area of about 1.91 square miles (4.94 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Albion
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 476 | — | |
| 1880 | 926 | 94.5% | |
| 1890 | 1,229 | 32.7% | |
| 1900 | 1,324 | 7.7% | |
| 1910 | 1,213 | −8.4% | |
| 1920 | 1,142 | −5.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,108 | −3.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,234 | 11.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,341 | 8.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,325 | −1.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,498 | 13.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,637 | 9.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,823 | 11.4% | |
| 2000 | 2,284 | 25.3% | |
| 2010 | 2,349 | 2.8% | |
| 2020 | 2,222 | −5.4% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 2,349 people living in Albion. These people lived in 831 households. A household is like a home where people live together.
Most people in Albion were White (97.4%). About 3.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino. The average age of people in Albion was 35.3 years old. About 24.8% of the residents were under 18 years old.
Schools and Fun
Children in Albion go to these schools:
- Central Noble High School
- Central Noble Middle School
- Albion Elementary School
Albion also has a public library. It is a part of the Noble County Public Library system.
If you like nature, Albion is close to Chain O'Lakes State Park. It's a great place to explore!
Famous People from Albion
Some well-known people have come from Albion:
- Earl Butz (1909-2008) - He was a former United States Secretary of Agriculture. This is a very important job in the U.S. government.
- Kyle Macy - He was a famous basketball player. He was known as an All-American player.
- Donald H. Spangler - He was a Naval officer. A ship, the USS Spangler (DE-696), was named after him.
See also
In Spanish: Albion (Indiana) para niños
