Clarksburg, Indiana facts for kids
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Clarksburg, Indiana
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Location of Clarksburg in Decatur County, Indiana.
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 Clarksburg, Indiana
Location in Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Decatur |
| Township | Fugit |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.48 sq mi (1.24 km2) |
| • Land | 0.48 sq mi (1.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,053 ft (321 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 127 |
| • Density | 265.14/sq mi (102.36/km2) |
| ZIP code |
47240
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| FIPS code | 18-12880 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2587015 |
Clarksburg is a small community in Indiana, United States. It is not an official town or city. Instead, it is called an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own local government. It is also a "census-designated place" (CDP). This is a special area the government uses to count people for the census.
Clarksburg is located in Decatur County. It is part of Fugit Township. In 2010, about 149 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 127.
History of Clarksburg
Clarksburg was first planned out in 1832. A person named Woodson Clark founded the community. He was the one who gave Clarksburg its name.
The first post office in Clarksburg opened in 1835. For many years, the post office spelled the name "Clarksburgh." But in 1893, they officially changed it to "Clarksburg."
A famous person named John Miller was born in Clarksburg. He was born in 1840. John Miller later became a Justice on the Indiana Supreme Court. This is one of the highest courts in Indiana.
Geography of Clarksburg
Clarksburg is in the northeastern part of Decatur County. It is about 12 miles (19 km) northeast of Greensburg. Greensburg is the main town, or "county seat," for Decatur County.
The U.S. Census Bureau measures the size of places like Clarksburg. The Clarksburg CDP covers an area of about 1.24 square kilometers. This entire area is land. There is no water within its boundaries.
Population in Clarksburg
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| 2020 | 127 | — | |
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The population of Clarksburg is counted every ten years. This count is part of the United States Census. In 2020, the census showed that 127 people lived in Clarksburg.
See also
In Spanish: Clarksburg (Indiana) para niños
