Butlerville, Indiana facts for kids
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Butlerville, Indiana
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Location of Butlerville in Jennings County, Indiana
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 Butlerville, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Butlerville, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jennings |
| Township | Campbell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.37 sq mi (0.97 km2) |
| • Land | 0.37 sq mi (0.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 300 |
| • Density | 804.29/sq mi (310.76/km2) |
| ZIP code |
47223
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| GNIS feature ID | 2587013 |
| FIPS code | 18-09622 |
Butlerville is a small community in Indiana, United States. It's located in Jennings County. Even though it's not a city or town with its own government, it's recognized as a census-designated place (CDP). This means the government counts its population. In 2020, about 300 people lived there.
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The Story of Butlerville
How Butlerville Got Its Name
Butlerville got its start a long time ago. In 1851, a post office was opened there. The community was named after another place called Butlerville in Ohio. An early settler who moved to Indiana from Ohio chose the name.
When Butlerville Was Formed
Butlerville was officially created, or platted, in 1853. This means its streets and property lines were formally drawn out and recorded.
Famous Connections to Butlerville
A very important person was born near Butlerville. This was Hannah Milhous Nixon. She was the mother of President Richard Nixon, who later became the 37th President of the United States.
Butlerville's Schools
For many years, Butlerville had its own school called Butlerville High School. Its sports teams were known as the Bulldogs. Students graduated from this high school from around 1910 until 1950. Today, students from Butlerville go to Jennings County High School.
Where is Butlerville?
Location in Indiana
Butlerville is located in the middle of Campbell Township. It sits along a main road called U.S. Route 50. It is about 7 miles (11 kilometers) east-northeast of Vernon. Vernon is the county seat of Jennings County, which means it's where the county government offices are.
Butlerville's Post Office
Even though Butlerville doesn't have its own city government, it does have its own post office. The ZIP code for Butlerville is 47223.
Nearby Places
To the west of Butlerville, you'll find the Southeast Purdue Agricultural Center. This is a research center for farming and agriculture.
People of Butlerville
Population Count
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| 2020 | 300 | — | |
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According to the 2020 United States Census, about 300 people live in Butlerville.
See also
In Spanish: Butlerville (Indiana) para niños
