Darlington, Indiana facts for kids
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Darlington, Indiana
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 Darlington, Indiana
Location in Montgomery County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Montgomery |
| Township | Franklin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.34 sq mi (0.87 km2) |
| • Land | 0.34 sq mi (0.87 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 787 ft (240 m) |
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| • Total | 711 |
| • Density | 2,122.39/sq mi (820.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47940
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-16840 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396679 |
Darlington is a small town located in Franklin Township, Montgomery County, in the state of Indiana, United States. In 2020, about 711 people lived there. This was a bit less than the 843 people counted in 2010.
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History of Darlington
Darlington was officially started by Enoch Cox in 1836. The town got its name from a place called Darlington in England. The post office in Darlington has been open since 1837, helping people send and receive mail for a very long time.
For many years, from the late 1800s to the 1960s, the Pennsylvania Railroad had train stops in Darlington. People from Darlington would often ride these trains to places like Lake Maxinkuckee for weekend trips. You can still see parts of the old train tracks and wooden bridges along State Road 47 today.
On June 2, 1990, a strong tornado touched down near Darlington. It caused a lot of damage to homes and other buildings in the area. The town worked hard to recover from the storm.
Geography of Darlington
Darlington is in the northeastern part of Montgomery County. Indiana State Road 47 runs along the southern edge of the town. This road leads southwest about 9 miles (14 km) to Crawfordsville and east the same distance to Thorntown. Other larger cities nearby include Lafayette, which is about 24 miles (39 km) to the north, and Indianapolis, about 45 miles (72 km) to the southeast.
The town covers about 0.33 square miles (0.85 square kilometers) of land. Darlington is built on higher ground, looking over Sugar Creek to the northwest. Sugar Creek flows southwest and eventually joins the Wabash River.
People in Darlington
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 468 | — | |
| 1890 | 461 | −1.5% | |
| 1900 | 727 | 57.7% | |
| 1910 | 780 | 7.3% | |
| 1920 | 823 | 5.5% | |
| 1930 | 690 | −16.2% | |
| 1940 | 683 | −1.0% | |
| 1950 | 711 | 4.1% | |
| 1960 | 668 | −6.0% | |
| 1970 | 802 | 20.1% | |
| 1980 | 811 | 1.1% | |
| 1990 | 740 | −8.8% | |
| 2000 | 854 | 15.4% | |
| 2010 | 843 | −1.3% | |
| 2020 | 711 | −15.7% | |
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In 2010, there were 843 people living in Darlington. Most of the people were White (98.9%). About 29% of the residents were under 18 years old, and about 11% were 65 or older. The town had a good mix of ages, with many families living there.
Town Festivals
Every fall, Darlington hosts a fun event called the Darlington Fish Fry & Festival. It takes place in the downtown area and brings the community together.
Darlington Covered Bridge
About 1 mile (1.6 km) west of the town center, you can find the Darlington Covered Bridge. This historic bridge was built in 1868 and is 166 feet (51 meters) long.
The bridge was built because people in Darlington wanted a way to cross Sugar Creek. They raised money, collecting $1,585 in 1866, to help build it. There used to be a mill nearby, but now only the bridge remains. In 2012, funds were set aside to help restore and preserve this important historical bridge.
Education in Darlington
Students in Darlington attend schools that are part of the North Montgomery School Corporation. Younger students go to Sugar Creek Elementary School. Older students attend Northridge Middle School and North Montgomery High School.
Darlington used to have its own school that taught students from first grade all the way through high school. Students from nearby Bowers also attended the Darlington School for many years. The town also has a public library, the Darlington Public Library, where people can borrow books and learn new things.
Images for kids
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Darlington's water tower
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Grain storage facilities in Darlington
See also
In Spanish: Darlington (Indiana) para niños
