Cambridge City, Indiana facts for kids
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Cambridge City, Indiana
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Location of Cambridge City in Wayne County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Wayne |
| Township | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.02 sq mi (2.63 km2) |
| • Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,751 |
| • Density | 1,735.38/sq mi (669.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EST) |
| ZIP code |
47327
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-09874 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396623 |
Cambridge City is a small town in Wayne County, Indiana, in the U.S. state of Indiana. It is located in Jackson Township. In 2020, about 1,751 people lived there.
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History of Cambridge City
Cambridge City was first planned out in 1836. It was named after the city of Cambridge in England. The town's post office has been open since 1835.
The town grew a lot when the Whitewater Canal reached it in 1846. This canal helped move goods and people. Cambridge City is also on the old National Road (U.S. Route 40). Today, many people visit the town to look for antiques.
Several historic buildings in Cambridge City are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the Cambridge City Historic District, the Conklin-Montgomery House, and the Lackey-Overbeck House.
Geography of Cambridge City
Cambridge City covers about 1.02 square miles (2.63 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a very small part being water.
People in Cambridge City
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 1,217 | — | |
| 1860 | 1,622 | 33.3% | |
| 1870 | 2,162 | 33.3% | |
| 1880 | 2,370 | 9.6% | |
| 1890 | 1,782 | −24.8% | |
| 1900 | 1,754 | −1.6% | |
| 1910 | 2,237 | 27.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,963 | −12.2% | |
| 1930 | 2,113 | 7.6% | |
| 1940 | 2,207 | 4.4% | |
| 1950 | 2,559 | 15.9% | |
| 1960 | 2,569 | 0.4% | |
| 1970 | 2,481 | −3.4% | |
| 1980 | 2,407 | −3.0% | |
| 1990 | 2,091 | −13.1% | |
| 2000 | 2,121 | 1.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,870 | −11.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,751 | −6.4% | |
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2010 Census Information
In 2010, there were 1,870 people living in Cambridge City. There were 785 households, which are groups of people living together. Most people in the town were White. A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
About 33.5% of households had children under 18. The average age of people in the town was about 39.8 years old.
Culture and Events
Each September, Cambridge City celebrates its history with the annual Canal Days festival. This festival remembers how important the Whitewater Canal was for the town's growth in the 1800s.
Education in Cambridge City
Cambridge City has two schools that serve students from the town and nearby areas:
- Western Wayne Elementary School
- Lincoln Middle/High School
The town also has a public library called the Cambridge City Public Library.
Economy and Jobs
Cambridge City is located near I-70, a major highway. It has an industrial park called the Indiana Gateway Industrial Park. Several companies have facilities there, including Taconic Biosciences, Dot Foods, and Sugar Creek Packaging Co.
Famous People from Cambridge City
- Alice Williams Brotherton (1848-1930) – a writer.
- Larry Crockett (1926-1955) – an Indy car driver.
- Solomon Meredith (1810-1875) – a general during the American Civil War.
- Virginia Claypool Meredith (1848-1936) – known as the "Queen of American Agriculture" for her work on a farm in Cambridge City.
- The Overbeck Sisters – four sisters who made famous pottery called Overbeck Art Pottery in Cambridge City from 1911 to 1955.
- Presley Sorah (born 2003) – a racing driver.
See also
In Spanish: Cambridge City (Indiana) para niños
