Culver, Indiana facts for kids
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Culver, Indiana
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Location of Culver in Marshall County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Marshall |
| Township | Union |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.16 sq mi (3.00 km2) |
| • Land | 1.16 sq mi (3.00 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 764 ft (233 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,129 |
| • Density | 974.96/sq mi (376.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46511
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| Area code(s) | 574 |
| FIPS code | 18-16300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0433239 |
Culver is a small town located in Marshall County, Indiana, United States. It is part of Union Township, which also includes other communities like Burr Oak and Maxinkuckee. In 2020, about 1,129 people lived in Culver.
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A Look Back: Culver's History
Culver was first established in 1844. It was originally known as Union Town. The town later changed its name to honor Henry Harrison Culver. He was the person who founded the famous Culver Military Academy.
Historic Places in Culver
Culver has some special places listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the Culver Commercial Historic District and the Forest Place Historic District. These areas help protect important old buildings and their history.
One interesting building is the post office. Inside, you can see a beautiful mural called Arrival of the Mail in Culver. It was painted in 1938 by Jessie Hull Mayer. This mural shows students from the military academy and other town residents looking at their mail. It was part of a special government project to create art during that time.
Where is Culver Located?
Culver is found in the state of Indiana. Its exact location is 41°13′2″N 86°25′18″W / 41.21722°N 86.42167°W.
Culver's Size
According to information from 2010, the town of Culver covers an area of about 0.9 square miles (2.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Culver?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 505 | — | |
| 1910 | 810 | 60.4% | |
| 1920 | 1,080 | 33.3% | |
| 1930 | 1,502 | 39.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,605 | 6.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,563 | −2.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,558 | −0.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,783 | 14.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,601 | −10.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,404 | −12.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,539 | 9.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,353 | −12.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,129 | −16.6% | |
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In 2010, there were 1,353 people living in Culver. These people made up 598 households. About 25% of these households had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in Culver was around 47.7 years old.
Learning in Culver
The town of Culver has its own public library. It is called the Culver-Union Township Public Library. It offers books and resources for everyone in the community.
Famous People from Culver
- Donald B. Easum
See also
In Spanish: Culver (Indiana) para niños
