Cayuga, Indiana facts for kids
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Cayuga, Indiana
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Location of Cayuga in Vermillion County, Indiana.
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Map of Cayuga
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Vermillion |
| Township | Eugene |
| Established | 1827 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2) |
| • Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 505 ft (154 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 952 |
| • Density | 939.78/sq mi (362.69/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EST) |
| ZIP code |
47928
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-10954 |
| GNIS feature ID | 432255 |
Cayuga is a small town located in Vermillion County, Indiana. It is part of Eugene Township. In 2010, about 1,162 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 952.
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History of Cayuga
How Cayuga Got Its Name
The town of Cayuga was first planned on September 20, 1827. It was originally called Eugene Station. Some people also called it Osonimon, after a Native American chief.
Later, the town was renamed Cayuga. This name came from the village of Cayuga and Cayuga Lake in New York. An early settler, John Groenendyke, had moved from Cayuga County, New York. He came to Indiana in 1818 and then to the Vermillion County area in 1819.
The name "Cayuga" comes from an Iroquois word, Gwa-u-geh. This word means "the place of taking out." It refers to a portage, which is a place where boats or goods are carried over land between two bodies of water. A local story says the name also sounds like the horn of an old Ford Model T car.
When Cayuga Became a Town
Cayuga officially became a town around 1891. The town's post office has been open since 1886.
Geography of Cayuga
Where Cayuga is Located
Cayuga is found where two main roads meet: Indiana State Road 63 and Indiana State Road 234. It is in the northern part of Vermillion County. The town is also close to where the Vermillion River flows into the Wabash River.
Size of the Town
According to information from 2010, Cayuga covers a total area of about 1.01 square miles (2.62 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Cayuga
Population Changes Over Time
The population of Cayuga has changed over many years. Here's how many people lived there during different census counts:
- 1900: 832 people
- 1910: 911 people
- 1920: 933 people
- 1930: 968 people
- 1940: 1,126 people
- 1950: 1,022 people
- 1960: 904 people
- 1970: 1,090 people
- 1980: 1,258 people
- 1990: 1,083 people
- 2000: 1,109 people
- 2010: 1,162 people
- 2020: 952 people
Life in Cayuga in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,162 people living in Cayuga. There were 475 households, which are groups of people living together. The town had about 1,150 people per square mile.
The average age of people in Cayuga was 43.2 years old.
- About 22.5% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 17.6% of residents were 65 years or older.
- There were slightly more females (51.8%) than males (48.2%) living in the town.
Industries in Cayuga
Cayuga is home to a few important businesses:
- Cayuga Generating Station: This is a power plant that helps produce electricity.
- Colonial Brick Corporation: This company makes bricks.
See also
In Spanish: Cayuga (Indiana) para niños
