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Clinton, Indiana
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Clinton's Downtown Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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| Nickname(s):
Little Italy Festival Town
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Location of Clinton in Vermillion County, Indiana
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 Clinton, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Clinton, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Vermillion |
| Established | 1829 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.28 sq mi (5.90 km2) |
| • Land | 2.25 sq mi (5.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 486 ft (148 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,831 |
| • Density | 2,145.20/sq mi (828.41/km2) |
| • Demonym | Clintonian |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47842
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-13780 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393567 |
| Website | www.clinton-in.com |
Clinton is a city in Vermillion County, Indiana, United States. In 2020, about 4,831 people lived there. The city is sometimes called "Little Italy Festival Town" because of its strong Italian heritage.
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History of Clinton
Clinton was started in 1829. It was named after DeWitt Clinton, who was the governor of New York a long time ago.
Many of the first people who settled in Clinton came from other countries. A lot of them were from Italy and came to work in the coal mines. These Italian immigrants mostly came from northern Italy. This was different from many other Italian immigrants to America at that time, who often came from southern Italy.
Over time, the coal mining industry in Clinton slowed down. But many of the Italian families stayed in Clinton, making it a special place with a rich history. The Clinton post office has been open since 1823.
A company called the Clinton Paving and Building Brick Company started in 1893. It made a lot of bricks every day!
Two important places in Clinton, the Clinton Downtown Historic District and the Hill Crest Community Center, are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are special and protected because of their history.
In 2016, a funny, fake news story spread online. It said the mayor was changing the town's name to avoid mentioning famous politicians. But this was just a joke!
Geography of Clinton
Clinton is located in the southern part of Vermillion County. It sits near the Wabash River, which is a large river in Indiana. You can find Clinton close to where two main roads, State Road 63 and State Road 163, meet.
The city covers about 2.28 square miles (5.90 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small amount of water.
Highways in Clinton
Indiana State Road 163 is a highway that goes right through Clinton. It follows several streets in the city, like Walnut, Main, Elm, 9th, and Western streets, and Hazel Bluff Road.
People of Clinton
In 2010, there were 4,893 people living in Clinton. There were about 1,988 homes.
Most people in Clinton are White (97.5%). A small number of people are from other racial backgrounds. About 1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Clinton was about 38.8 years old. About 24.7% of residents were under 18 years old.
Economy in Clinton
Clinton has several companies that help the local economy.
Some important companies include:
- Elanco: This company makes medicines for animal health and food safety.
- White Construction: This company builds things related to energy, like power plants.
The Vermillion Rise Mega Park is also located in Clinton. This is a large area for businesses and industries.
Arts and Culture in Clinton
The Clinton Downtown Historic District and the Hill Crest Community Center are important cultural sites. They are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, showing their value to the community.
Public Library
Clinton has its own public library, called the Clinton Public Library. It's a great place to find books and learn new things.
Events in Clinton
The most famous event in Clinton is the Little Italy Festival. This festival celebrates the city's Italian heritage and its history with coal mining. It started in 1966 and attracts over 75,000 visitors every year!
At the festival, you can enjoy Italian food and carnival treats. There's also a special wine garden with a roof made of grapevines. A fun activity is grape stomping, where people crush grapes with their feet! The festival also has the biggest Italian-themed parade in the Midwest and a museum about coal mining.
Education in Clinton
Students in Clinton and the southern part of Vermillion County go to schools in the South Vermillion Community School Corporation. This school district has elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school.
Elementary Schools
- Central Elementary School
- Van Duyn Elementary School
Years ago, there were more elementary schools in Clinton. But some of them combined to form Central Elementary.
Middle and High Schools
The middle school and high school are located just north of the city.
- South Vermillion Middle School
- South Vermilion High School
The high school used to be called Clinton High School before the current building was built in 1977.
City Services
Clinton has a fire department that includes both full-time firefighters and volunteers.
The city is also served by Union Hospital – Clinton, which provides healthcare to the community.
Famous People from Clinton
Many interesting people have come from Clinton:
- Armando Frigo: He was one of the first American-born soccer players to play in Italy's top league.
- Lawrence J. Giacoletto: He was known for his work with computer chips and electronics.
- Margaret Gisolo: She was a pioneer in baseball.
- Charles Edward Jones: He was an astronaut.
- Ken Kercheval: He was an actor, famous for his role in the TV show Dallas.
- Jill Marie Landis: She is an award-winning writer.
- Danny Polo: He was a musician, called "the world's greatest clarinet player" by Benny Goodman.
- Bobby Sturgeon: He was a baseball player in the 1940s.
- Henry Dana Washburn: He was a Civil War general and explored Yellowstone Park.
Images for kids
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Clinton Paving and Building Brick Company around 1913
See also
In Spanish: Clinton (Indiana) para niños
