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Boonville, Indiana
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The downtown historic district in Boonville is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
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Location of Boonville in Warrick County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Warrick |
| Township | Boon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.77 sq mi (14.94 km2) |
| • Land | 5.73 sq mi (14.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 390 ft (120 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 6,712 |
| • Density | 1,171.17/sq mi (452.22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
47601
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| Area code | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-06616 |
| GNIS ID | 2394221 |
Boonville is a city in Boon Township, Warrick County, Indiana, United States. It is the biggest community in Warrick County. Boonville is also the county seat, which means it is where the main government offices for the county are located. In 2020, about 6,712 people lived in Boonville.
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History of Boonville
Boonville was started in 1818. It was named after Jesse Boon, whose son was Ratliff Boon. The city got its own post office in 1820. Boonville officially became an incorporated city in 1858.
Abraham Lincoln's Connection
A very famous person, Abraham Lincoln, studied law in Boonville. When he was young, his family moved from Kentucky to nearby Spencer County in 1816. At that time, their home was considered part of Warrick County, where Boonville is. Young Abraham often walked to Boonville to borrow books. He also liked to watch a local lawyer, John Brackenridge, argue cases in court. This is why Boonville is known as "where Lincoln learned the law."
Places to Visit in Boonville
Boonville has several interesting spots. These places help tell the story of the city's past and present.
Historic Buildings and Art
The Boonville post office has a special painting inside. It is a mural called Boonville Beginnings. Ida Abelman painted this large artwork in 1941. It was part of a program by the U.S. government to create art during the 1930s and 1940s.
Two places in Boonville are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are the Boonville Public Square Historic District and the Old Warrick County Jail. Being on this list means they are important historical sites.
Local Radio Station
WBNL is a local radio station that broadcasts from Boonville. It has both AM (1540) and FM (99.9) channels. The station has been on the air for many years. WBNL often broadcasts local sporting events, including games for Boonville High School and Tecumseh High School.
Geography of Boonville
Boonville is located at 38°2′46″N 87°16′21″W / 38.04611°N 87.27250°W. The city covers a total area of about 3 square miles (7.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a small part being water.
Boonville's Climate
The weather in Boonville has hot and humid summers. The winters are generally mild to cool. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Boonville has a humid subtropical climate. This type of climate is often called "Cfa" on climate maps. It means the area usually has warm temperatures and rainfall throughout the year.
| Climate data for Boonville, Indiana (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1897–1901, 1990–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 70 (21) |
79 (26) |
84 (29) |
90 (32) |
96 (36) |
105 (41) |
107 (42) |
102 (39) |
101 (38) |
94 (34) |
84 (29) |
74 (23) |
107 (42) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 63.4 (17.4) |
69.3 (20.7) |
77.1 (25.1) |
84.3 (29.1) |
89.9 (32.2) |
94.6 (34.8) |
95.8 (35.4) |
95.0 (35.0) |
92.1 (33.4) |
85.4 (29.7) |
74.6 (23.7) |
65.7 (18.7) |
97.1 (36.2) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 42.1 (5.6) |
47.4 (8.6) |
57.7 (14.3) |
69.9 (21.1) |
78.5 (25.8) |
86.3 (30.2) |
88.6 (31.4) |
87.5 (30.8) |
81.7 (27.6) |
70.3 (21.3) |
56.7 (13.7) |
45.8 (7.7) |
67.7 (19.8) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 33.8 (1.0) |
38.0 (3.3) |
47.0 (8.3) |
58.0 (14.4) |
67.3 (19.6) |
75.4 (24.1) |
78.3 (25.7) |
76.7 (24.8) |
70.0 (21.1) |
58.6 (14.8) |
46.6 (8.1) |
37.5 (3.1) |
57.3 (14.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 25.4 (−3.7) |
28.6 (−1.9) |
36.4 (2.4) |
46.1 (7.8) |
56.2 (13.4) |
64.5 (18.1) |
67.9 (19.9) |
65.8 (18.8) |
58.3 (14.6) |
47.0 (8.3) |
36.5 (2.5) |
29.2 (−1.6) |
46.8 (8.2) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 3.2 (−16.0) |
8.4 (−13.1) |
17.2 (−8.2) |
28.3 (−2.1) |
39.1 (3.9) |
50.4 (10.2) |
57.4 (14.1) |
54.9 (12.7) |
42.3 (5.7) |
29.5 (−1.4) |
19.7 (−6.8) |
9.4 (−12.6) |
−0.5 (−18.1) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −24 (−31) |
−25 (−32) |
−1 (−18) |
22 (−6) |
32 (0) |
42 (6) |
49 (9) |
48 (9) |
28 (−2) |
24 (−4) |
8 (−13) |
−11 (−24) |
−25 (−32) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.52 (89) |
3.59 (91) |
4.93 (125) |
5.52 (140) |
5.14 (131) |
4.56 (116) |
4.69 (119) |
3.22 (82) |
3.80 (97) |
3.75 (95) |
4.22 (107) |
4.23 (107) |
51.17 (1,300) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 3.4 (8.6) |
3.2 (8.1) |
1.6 (4.1) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.3 (0.76) |
2.7 (6.9) |
11.3 (29) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 9.3 | 9.1 | 10.8 | 11.0 | 11.7 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 7.4 | 7.1 | 7.9 | 9.1 | 10.4 | 112.2 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 2.1 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.5 | 6.8 |
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People of Boonville
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 196 | — | |
| 1860 | 621 | 216.8% | |
| 1870 | 1,039 | 67.3% | |
| 1880 | 1,182 | 13.8% | |
| 1890 | 1,881 | 59.1% | |
| 1900 | 2,849 | 51.5% | |
| 1910 | 3,934 | 38.1% | |
| 1920 | 4,451 | 13.1% | |
| 1930 | 4,208 | −5.5% | |
| 1940 | 4,526 | 7.6% | |
| 1950 | 5,092 | 12.5% | |
| 1960 | 4,801 | −5.7% | |
| 1970 | 5,736 | 19.5% | |
| 1980 | 6,300 | 9.8% | |
| 1990 | 6,724 | 6.7% | |
| 2000 | 6,834 | 1.6% | |
| 2010 | 6,246 | −8.6% | |
| 2020 | 6,712 | 7.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Population Details (2010)
In 2010, there were 6,246 people living in Boonville. These people made up 2,549 households. About 1,647 of these households were families. The city had about 2,867 housing units.
Most of the people in Boonville were White (97.7%). A small number were African American (0.5%), Native American (0.2%), or Asian (0.1%). About 1.2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 31.3% of households had children under 18 living with them. Nearly half (47.0%) were married couples living together. About 13.5% of households had a female head with no husband present. The average household had 2.39 people. The average family had 2.97 people.
The average age of people in Boonville was 39.4 years. About 23.3% of residents were under 18. About 18% were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the population (53.7%) was female.
Getting Around Boonville
Boonville has a few ways for people to travel.
Air and Bus Travel
The Boonville Airport is located about 2.3 miles (3.7 kilometers) west of the city center. This airport helps connect Boonville to other places.
Boonville also has a public bus service called the Warrick Area Transit System (WATS). This bus line connects Boonville with the nearby Metropolitan Evansville Transit System (METS). This makes it easier for people to travel between Boonville and Evansville.
Education in Boonville
Boonville has good educational resources for its residents.
Schools and Library
The city has a public library called the Boonville-Warrick County Public Library. It offers books and other resources for everyone.
Within Boonville's city limits, there are two elementary schools: Oakdale Elementary and Loge Elementary. Students then go on to Boonville Middle School. Finally, Boonville High School serves the older students in the area.
Notable People from Boonville
Many interesting people have connections to Boonville. Here are a few:
- Louis A. Arnold – A worker in heating and cooling (HVAC) and a state senator in Wisconsin.
- Benoni S. Fuller – A schoolteacher, sheriff, and a state legislator and Congressman.
- Barbara Maier Gustern - A singer and vocal coach.
- James A. Hemenway - A lawyer, who served as a U.S. Representative and U.S. Senator.
- Monte M. Katterjohn – A screenwriter who wrote for many films.
- Menz Lindsey – A lawyer and a quarterback for the Evansville Crimson Giants in early professional football.
- Philip Lutz, Jr. – The 27th Indiana Attorney General.
- W. Otto Miessner – A composer and music educator.
- Ken Penner – A baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball.
- Dustin Ransom – A musician, producer, vocalist, and film composer.
- Rachel Rockwell – A theatre director, choreographer, and dancer.
- Robert G. Roeder - A professor and scientist known for his work in eukaryotic transcription.
- Jeremy Spencer – A musician, songwriter, and drummer for the band Five Finger Death Punch.
- Travis Williams – A tailback in the National Football League.
- John Riley Tanner – The 21st Governor of Illinois. He was born near Boonville.
See also
In Spanish: Boonville (Indiana) para niños
