Cedar Grove, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cedar Grove, Indiana
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| Town of Cedar Grove | |
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Location of Cedar Grove in Franklin County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Franklin |
| Township | Highland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2) |
| • Land | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 597 ft (182 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 150 |
| • Density | 993.38/sq mi (383.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EST) |
| ZIP code |
47016
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-11044 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396633 |
Cedar Grove is a small town in Indiana, United States. It is located in Franklin County, within Highland Township. In 2020, about 150 people lived there.
Contents
Discovering Cedar Grove's Past
How Cedar Grove Began
Cedar Grove was first planned out in 1837 by a person named John Ward. Back then, it was known as Rochester. John Ward built a large gristmill in the area. A gristmill is a building where grain is ground into flour.
Becoming an Official Town
The community officially became a town in 1907. This means it got its own local government.
Historic Bridge in Cedar Grove
A special bridge in the town, called the Cedar Grove Bridge, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2014. This list includes important historical sites across the United States.
Where is Cedar Grove Located?
Cedar Grove is a very small town. According to information from 2010, the town covers an area of about 0.15 square miles (0.39 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Cedar Grove?
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Cedar Grove has changed over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 219 | — | |
| 1910 | 185 | — | |
| 1920 | 200 | 8.1% | |
| 1930 | 221 | 10.5% | |
| 1940 | 204 | −7.7% | |
| 1950 | 193 | −5.4% | |
| 1960 | 232 | 20.2% | |
| 1970 | 248 | 6.9% | |
| 1980 | 217 | −12.5% | |
| 1990 | 246 | 13.4% | |
| 2000 | 185 | −24.8% | |
| 2010 | 156 | −15.7% | |
| 2020 | 150 | −3.8% | |
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A Look at the 2010 Census
In 2010, there were 156 people living in Cedar Grove. These people lived in 75 different homes. Most of the people living in the town were White (98.7%).
The average age of people in Cedar Grove in 2010 was about 44.5 years old. About 19% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 14% were 65 years old or older.
Images for kids
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A view of Cedar Grove, Indiana.
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Map showing the location of Cedar Grove in Franklin County, Indiana.
See also
In Spanish: Cedar Grove (Indiana) para niños
