Crawfordsville facts for kids

Crawfordsville is a name used for several different towns and cities in the United States. When you see a name like this, it means there's more than one place with the same name! It's like having several friends named "Alex" – you need to know which one someone is talking about.

Where Can You Find a Crawfordsville?

There are four main places in the United States named Crawfordsville:

• Crawfordsville, Arkansas: This town is located in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It's part of the Memphis metropolitan area, which means it's close to the big city of Memphis, Tennessee.
• Crawfordsville, Indiana: This is the largest city named Crawfordsville. It's the county seat of Montgomery County, Indiana. Crawfordsville, Indiana, is known for being home to Wabash College, a private liberal arts college for men, which was founded in 1832. The city also has a rich history in manufacturing and agriculture.
• Crawfordsville, Iowa: You can find this small city in Washington County, Iowa. It's a quiet community in the southeastern part of the state.
• Crawfordsville, Oregon: This is an unincorporated community in Linn County, Oregon. An "unincorporated community" means it's a recognized place, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's often part of a larger county.

Why So Many Places with the Same Name?

It's common for places in the United States to share names. This often happens because:

• Named After People: Many towns were named after important people, like founders, early settlers, or famous figures (for example, someone with the last name Crawford). If several different people named Crawford were important in different areas, multiple towns might end up with similar names.
• Named After Places: Sometimes, settlers from one area would name their new home after a place they came from, leading to duplicate names across the country.
• Common Surnames: Names like "Crawford" are common surnames, so it's not surprising that they appear in place names in different states.

When you see "Crawfordsville," it's important to know which state or county is being referred to so you know exactly which place is being discussed!

Related Places

• Crawfordville: This is another similar name, but it's spelled slightly differently. It also refers to several places in the United States.

See Also

• In Spanish: Crawfordsville para niños