Carthage, Indiana facts for kids
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Carthage, Indiana
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| Town of Carthage | |
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Location of Carthage in Rush County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Rush |
| Township | Ripley |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.56 sq mi (1.46 km2) |
| • Land | 0.56 sq mi (1.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 918 |
| • Density | 1,624.78/sq mi (627.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EST) |
| ZIP code |
46115
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-10612 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396629 |
| Website | https://carthagein.net/ |
Carthage is a small town in Indiana, United States. It is located in Rush County, along the Big Blue River. In 2020, about 918 people lived there. Carthage is a friendly place with a rich history.
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History of Carthage
Carthage was officially started in 1834. The town was named after Carthage, North Carolina. A post office has been open in Carthage since 1835.
The Henry Henley Public Library is an important building. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2016. This means it is a special place worth protecting.
Geography of Carthage
Carthage is located in Ripley Township, Rush County. The town covers about 0.58 square miles (1.46 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
Education in Carthage
Students in Carthage are part of the Charles A. Beard Memorial School Corporation. This school district is based in Knightstown.
Carthage used to have its own elementary school. Carthage Elementary School closed in 2014.
The town has a public library called the Henry Henley Public Library. It is one of two public libraries in Rush County. Libraries are great places to read books and learn new things.
Population Facts
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 481 | — | |
| 1880 | 500 | 4.0% | |
| 1890 | 482 | −3.6% | |
| 1900 | 1,028 | 113.3% | |
| 1910 | 873 | −15.1% | |
| 1920 | 902 | 3.3% | |
| 1930 | 931 | 3.2% | |
| 1940 | 937 | 0.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,065 | 13.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,043 | −2.1% | |
| 1970 | 946 | −9.3% | |
| 1980 | 886 | −6.3% | |
| 1990 | 887 | 0.1% | |
| 2000 | 928 | 4.6% | |
| 2010 | 927 | −0.1% | |
| 2020 | 918 | −1.0% | |
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Carthage Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 927 people living in Carthage. These people lived in 351 households. Most people living in Carthage were White.
About 39% of households had children under 18 years old. Many families were married couples living together. Some households had a single parent.
The average age of people in Carthage was about 37 years old. About 28% of residents were under 18. About 12% were 65 years old or older. The number of males and females was almost equal.
Notable People from Carthage
- Ione Virginia Hill Cowles (1858-1940), a well-known clubwoman and social leader.
See also
In Spanish: Carthage (Indiana) para niños
