Bremen, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bremen, Indiana
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Bremen from the air
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| Nickname(s):
The Mint City
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Location in Marshall County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Marshall |
| Township | German |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.84 sq mi (7.35 km2) |
| • Land | 2.83 sq mi (7.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 853 ft (260 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 4,696 |
| • Density | 1,657.02/sq mi (639.83/km2) |
| Demonym(s) | Bremenite |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46506
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| Area code | 574 |
| FIPS code | 18-07318 |
| GNIS ID | 431479 |
Bremen (pronounced BREE-mən) is a small town in Marshall County, Indiana, United States. It is located in German Township. The town is sometimes called "The Mint City." In 2020, about 4,696 people lived there.
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History of Bremen
Bremen was officially started in 1851. Many of the first people who settled here came from Germany. That's why they named the town Bremen, like the city in Germany.
Two important buildings in Bremen are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are the Bremen Water Tower and the Dietrich-Bowen House. This means they are special places protected for their history.
Geography and Location
Bremen is in the northeastern part of Marshall County. It sits at an elevation of about 854 feet (260 meters) above sea level.
Roads and Nearby Towns
Several roads help people travel to and from Bremen. U.S. Route 6 goes around the north side of town. It connects Bremen to Nappanee to the east and Walkerton to the west.
Indiana State Road 331 runs through the middle of Bremen. It goes north to Mishawaka and south to Bourbon. State Road 106 also passes through the town, going east and west.
Plymouth, which is the main city of Marshall County, is about 15 miles southwest of Bremen.
Water Features
Bremen covers an area of about 2.84 square miles (7.35 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. A very small part is water. The Yellow River flows along the western edge of the town. This river eventually joins the Kankakee River.
Population Facts
Bremen has grown steadily over the years. Here's how its population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 1,028 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,076 | 4.7% | |
| 1900 | 1,671 | 55.3% | |
| 1910 | 2,008 | 20.2% | |
| 1920 | 2,084 | 3.8% | |
| 1930 | 2,105 | 1.0% | |
| 1940 | 2,179 | 3.5% | |
| 1950 | 2,664 | 22.3% | |
| 1960 | 3,026 | 13.6% | |
| 1970 | 3,487 | 15.2% | |
| 1980 | 3,565 | 2.2% | |
| 1990 | 4,725 | 32.5% | |
| 2000 | 4,486 | −5.1% | |
| 2010 | 4,588 | 2.3% | |
| 2020 | 4,696 | 2.4% | |
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In 2010, there were 4,588 people living in Bremen. The town had about 1,736 households. The average household had about 2.58 people. The average age of people in Bremen was about 36.6 years old.
Economy and Jobs
Bremen has several types of businesses and factories. These include companies that make fiberglass products and custom cabinets. Some businesses paint RVs (recreational vehicles) and vans. There are also companies that make roller bearings. Many of these industries help support the large RV manufacturing businesses in nearby towns like Nappanee and Elkhart.
Education in Bremen
The town has a place where people can borrow books and learn. It is called the Bremen Public Library.
Notable People from Bremen
- Otis Bowen: He was the 44th governor of Indiana from 1973 to 1981. Later, he served as the Secretary of Health and Human Services for President Ronald Reagan.
- Brad Stine: He is a well-known Christian comedian and actor.
- Christina Stembel: She is the CEO of a company called Farmgirl Flowers.
Images for kids
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Bremen's town hall
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Bremen's historic water tower
See also
In Spanish: Bremen (Indiana) para niños
