Converse, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Converse, Indiana
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Library in Converse
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Location in Grant and Miami counties, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| Counties | Miami, Grant |
| Townships | Jackson, Richland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.99 sq mi (2.57 km2) |
| • Land | 0.99 sq mi (2.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 830 ft (250 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,161 |
| • Density | 1,173.91/sq mi (453.30/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EST) |
| ZIP code |
46919
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-14986 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396660 |
Converse is a small town located in the state of Indiana, United States. It's unique because it sits in two different counties: Miami County and Grant County. In 2020, about 1,161 people called Converse home.
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History of Converse
Converse was first established in 1849. Back then, it had a different name: "Xenia." The town was carefully planned out at that time.
Later, in 1867, a person named J. N. Converse added more land to the town. This new area was also carefully planned.
Two important buildings in Converse are recognized for their history. The Converse Depot and the Converse-Jackson Township Public Library are both listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are special places that are protected because of their historical importance.
Geography and Location
Converse is found in the southeastern part of Miami County. It also stretches into the northwestern part of Grant County.
Roads and Travel
Two main roads, State Road 18 and State Road 19, go right through the middle of town. They are known as Marion Street in Converse. These roads split up a few miles outside of town.
- State Road 19 goes northwest to Peru, which is about 18 miles away. Peru is the main town for Miami County. It also goes southeast to Swayzee, about 7 miles away.
- State Road 18 goes east to Marion, about 12 miles away. Marion is the main town for Grant County. It also goes west to Galveston, about 17 miles away.
If you need to fly, the Converse Airport is just one mile west of town.
Waterways and Land
Converse covers an area of about 0.99 square miles (2.57 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny bit, about 0.002 square miles, is water.
Little Pipe Creek flows along the western edge of the town. Taylor Creek also crosses the eastern part of Converse. Both of these creeks flow north into Pipe Creek. Pipe Creek then flows northwest into the larger Wabash River.
People of Converse (Demographics)
The number of people living in Converse has changed over many years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 732 | — | |
| 1890 | 921 | 25.8% | |
| 1900 | 1,415 | 53.6% | |
| 1910 | 1,164 | −17.7% | |
| 1920 | 1,049 | −9.9% | |
| 1930 | 931 | −11.2% | |
| 1940 | 943 | 1.3% | |
| 1950 | 979 | 3.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,044 | 6.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,163 | 11.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,279 | 10.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,144 | −10.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,137 | −0.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,265 | 11.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,161 | −8.2% | |
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Converse in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,265 people living in Converse. These people lived in 489 different homes. About 337 of these homes were families.
Most people in Converse were White (97.5%). A small number of people were from other backgrounds. About 4.2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (38.2%) had children under 18 living there. About half of the homes (51.3%) were married couples living together. The average home had about 2.59 people.
The average age of people in Converse was 36.9 years old. Almost 30% of residents were under 18. About 12.8% were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the residents (51.9%) were female.
Education in Converse
Students in Converse attend schools run by the Oak Hill United School Corporation. The high school for the area is Oak Hill High School.
The town also has a place for everyone to read and learn. It's called the Converse-Jackson Township Public Library. It's a lending library, which means you can borrow books and other materials.
Notable People
- Monte Towe - A professional basketball player who played for the Denver Nuggets.
