DeMotte, Indiana facts for kids
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DeMotte, Indiana
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U.S. Route 231 through DeMotte, Indiana
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Location of De Motte in Jasper County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jasper |
| Township | Keener |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.59 sq mi (9.29 km2) |
| • Land | 3.59 sq mi (9.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 669 ft (204 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 4,168 |
| • Density | 1,162.30/sq mi (448.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
46310
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| Area code(s) | 219 |
| FIPS code | 18-17722 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396683 |
DeMotte is a friendly town located in Jasper County, Indiana, in the United States. It is part of Keener Township. In 2020, about 4,168 people called DeMotte home.
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History of DeMotte
DeMotte became a town because of the New York Central Railroad. This railroad line was built through the area in the early 1880s. A post office opened in DeMotte in 1882. The town was named after Mark L. De Motte. He was a member of the United States Congress at that time.
Geography of DeMotte
DeMotte is located in Indiana. It covers an area of about 3.61 square miles (9.35 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Two important roads pass through DeMotte. These are U.S. Route 231 and Indiana State Road 10. These roads help people travel to and from the town.
Population of DeMotte
The number of people living in DeMotte has grown over the years. Here's how the population has changed:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 1,697 | — | |
| 1980 | 2,559 | 50.8% | |
| 1990 | 2,482 | −3.0% | |
| 2000 | 3,234 | 30.3% | |
| 2010 | 3,814 | 17.9% | |
| 2020 | 4,168 | 9.3% | |
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In 2010, there were 3,814 people living in DeMotte. There were 1,560 households, which are groups of people living together. The average age of people in DeMotte was about 39 years old.
Famous Person from DeMotte
A well-known person named Charles A. Halleck was born near DeMotte in 1900. He became an important political leader. From 1935 to 1968, he was a Republican leader in the U.S. House of Representatives. This is where laws are made for the country.
Schools in DeMotte
Students in DeMotte are part of the Kankakee Valley School Corporation. There are several schools that serve the town:
- DeMotte Elementary School is right in DeMotte.
- Students then go to Kankakee Valley Intermediate School.
- After that, they attend Kankakee Valley Middle School.
- Finally, they go to Kankakee Valley High School. These schools are located in a nearby area called Wheatfield Township.
DeMotte also has a public library. It is a branch of the Jasper County Public Library.
In addition to public schools, there are private schools in DeMotte:
- Covenant Christian High School
- DeMotte Christian School, which teaches students from pre-school up to 8th grade. This Christian school was started in 1940 by parents from the First Christian Reformed Church of DeMotte.
Festivals in DeMotte
One special event in DeMotte is the Touch of Dutch festival. This festival happens every year in early August. It celebrates the Dutch American heritage of the people in the DeMotte area. Many local businesses set up tents downtown. People can visit these tents and enjoy the celebration.
See also
In Spanish: De Motte (Indiana) para niños
