Clarks Hill, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Clarks Hill, Indiana
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Storefronts at the corner of White and Division streets.
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Location of Clarks Hill in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Tippecanoe |
| Township | Lauramie |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.27 sq mi (0.71 km2) |
| • Land | 0.27 sq mi (0.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 827 ft (252 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 600 |
| • Density | 2,205.88/sq mi (850.28/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47930
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-12898 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396648 |
Clarks Hill is a small town located in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, in the U.S. state of Indiana. It is part of Lauramie Township. In 2020, about 600 people lived there.
Clarks Hill is also part of the larger Lafayette, Indiana metropolitan area. This means it is connected to the bigger city of Lafayette.
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History of Clarks Hill
The town of Clarks Hill has a history that goes back many years. One important part of its past is its post office. The post office in Clarks Hill first opened its doors in 1853. This helped people send and receive mail.
Geography of Clarks Hill
Clarks Hill is a small town. According to the 2010 census, the town covers an area of about 0.27 square miles (0.71 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.
Population and People
The number of people living in Clarks Hill has changed over time. Here is a look at how the population has grown and shrunk through the years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 539 | — | |
| 1910 | 463 | −14.1% | |
| 1920 | 435 | −6.0% | |
| 1930 | 428 | −1.6% | |
| 1940 | 381 | −11.0% | |
| 1950 | 493 | 29.4% | |
| 1960 | 654 | 32.7% | |
| 1970 | 741 | 13.3% | |
| 1980 | 653 | −11.9% | |
| 1990 | 716 | 9.6% | |
| 2000 | 680 | −5.0% | |
| 2010 | 611 | −10.1% | |
| 2020 | 600 | −1.8% | |
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Clarks Hill in 2010
In 2010, there were 611 people living in Clarks Hill. These people lived in 230 different homes. Many of these homes, about 40%, had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in the town was about 36 years old.
Famous People from Clarks Hill
Some notable people were born in or have connections to Clarks Hill:
- Herschel Daugherty (1910–1993) was a film and television director. He was born right here in Clarks Hill.
- William V. Rinehart (1835–1918) was a military officer and a politician in Washington state. He also began his life in Clarks Hill.
Images for kids
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The Clarks Hill water tower.
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Clarks Hill in 1878.
