Dana, Indiana facts for kids
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Dana, Indiana
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Maple Street (SR 71)
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Location of Dana in Vermillion County, Indiana.
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Map of Dana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Vermillion |
| Township | Helt |
| Established | 1874 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.29 sq mi (0.76 km2) |
| • Land | 0.29 sq mi (0.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 640 ft (195 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 555 |
| • Density | 1,900.68/sq mi (733.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EST) |
| ZIP code |
47847
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-16732 |
| GNIS feature ID | 433305 |
Dana is a small town located in Vermillion County, Indiana, in the United States. It is part of Helt Township. In 2020, about 555 people lived there. Dana is mostly a farming community.
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History of Dana
Dana was officially planned out in 1874. This happened when a railroad line was built to reach that area. The town was named after Charles Dana, who helped promote the railroad. A post office opened in Dana in the same year, 1874.
The town became an official municipality in 1886. At that time, Dana was seen as a fast-growing and lively place. This was thanks to its railroad, local businesses, and farming activities.
Where is Dana Located?
Dana is found in the middle part of Vermillion County. It is right on Indiana State Road 71. This road is less than half a mile north of U.S. Route 36.
The town covers a total area of about 0.29 square miles (0.76 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Dana
The number of people living in Dana has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population counts from different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 183 | — | |
| 1890 | 495 | 170.5% | |
| 1900 | 893 | 80.4% | |
| 1910 | 748 | −16.2% | |
| 1920 | 884 | 18.2% | |
| 1930 | 859 | −2.8% | |
| 1940 | 845 | −1.6% | |
| 1950 | 854 | 1.1% | |
| 1960 | 811 | −5.0% | |
| 1970 | 720 | −11.2% | |
| 1980 | 803 | 11.5% | |
| 1990 | 612 | −23.8% | |
| 2000 | 662 | 8.2% | |
| 2010 | 608 | −8.2% | |
| 2020 | 555 | −8.7% | |
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Population in 2020
The U.S. Census Bureau estimated Dana's population to be 555 people in 2020. This number shows a slight decrease from the 2010 census.
Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 608 people living in Dana. These people lived in 241 households. Most of the people living in Dana were White. A small number of residents were from other racial backgrounds.
Parks and Community Activities
In late 2020, there were plans for a new community center in downtown Dana. This center would be a place for many different services. It would offer programs for children, families, and older adults. Dana received a grant to help with this project. The grant came from the Vermillion County Community Foundation.
Famous People from Dana
Several notable people have connections to Dana:
- Ernie Pyle: He was a famous World War II war correspondent. He was born on a farm near Dana. Ernie Pyle won the Pulitzer Prize in 1944 for his reporting.
- Bert Shepard: He was a baseball pitcher for the Washington Senators. He was born in Dana. Bert Shepard had lost his leg during World War II.
- Dana Trent: This American author moved to Dana when she was a baby.
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See also
In Spanish: Dana (Indiana) para niños
