Arlington, Indiana facts for kids
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Arlington
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 Arlington, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Arlington, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Rush |
| Township | Posey |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.48 sq mi (3.84 km2) |
| • Land | 1.48 sq mi (3.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 912 ft (278 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 408 |
| • Density | 276.05/sq mi (106.56/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46104
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS Code | 18-02116 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2629872 |
Arlington is a small, unincorporated community located in Posey Township, which is in the northwestern part of Rush County, Indiana, United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live together, but it doesn't have its own official local government like a city or town. Arlington is situated just south of the B&O Railroad and lies along U.S. Route 52. It is about 8 miles west of the town of Rushville.
History
Arlington has an interesting past! This community was first established in 1832. When it was originally created, it was given a different name: Burlington. Later on, its name was changed to Arlington. This new name might have been inspired by Arlington, Virginia. The community has had its own post office, where people send and receive mail, since 1875.
People Who Live Here
"Demographics" is a word used to describe information about the people who live in a place, like how many there are. According to the 2020 United States Census, 408 people live in Arlington.
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| 2020 | 408 | — | |
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