Campbellsburg, Indiana facts for kids
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Campbellsburg, Indiana
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Location of Campbellsburg in Washington County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Washington |
| Township | Brown |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.99 sq mi (2.57 km2) |
| • Land | 0.99 sq mi (2.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 529 |
| • Density | 533.27/sq mi (205.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EST) |
| ZIP code |
47108
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-10000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396625 |
Campbellsburg is a small town located in Brown Township, Washington County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. In 2010, about 585 people lived there.
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History of Campbellsburg
Campbellsburg was first planned out in 1849. This happened because people knew a railroad would be built through the area. The town was first named Buena Vista. This name honored the Battle of Buena Vista, a famous battle.
Later, the town was renamed Campbellsburg. It was named after Robert Campbell. He added more land to the town's map in 1851. The Campbellsburg post office has been open since 1852.
Geography of Campbellsburg
Campbellsburg is a small town. According to the 2010 census, its total area is about 0.99 square miles (2.57 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Campbellsburg
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 386 | — | |
| 1890 | 418 | 8.3% | |
| 1900 | 672 | 60.8% | |
| 1910 | 666 | −0.9% | |
| 1920 | 659 | −1.1% | |
| 1930 | 558 | −15.3% | |
| 1940 | 608 | 9.0% | |
| 1950 | 637 | 4.8% | |
| 1960 | 612 | −3.9% | |
| 1970 | 678 | 10.8% | |
| 1980 | 695 | 2.5% | |
| 1990 | 606 | −12.8% | |
| 2000 | 578 | −4.6% | |
| 2010 | 585 | 1.2% | |
| 2020 | 529 | −9.6% | |
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Campbellsburg Population in 2010
In 2010, the town of Campbellsburg had 585 people. There were 228 households, which are groups of people living together. About 150 of these were families.
Most people in the town were White (98.5%). A small number were African American or Asian. About 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (37.7%) had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in Campbellsburg was 34.4 years old. About 30% of the residents were under 18 years old.
