Deputy, Indiana facts for kids
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Deputy
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Location of Deputy, Jefferson County, Indiana
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Location in Indiana
Deputy
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jefferson |
| Township | Graham |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2) |
| • Land | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 637 ft (194 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 86 |
| • Density | 1,162.16/sq mi (450.25/km2) |
| ZIP code |
47230
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| FIPS code | 18-17812 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2587016 |
Deputy is a small community in Jefferson County, Indiana, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area defined by the government for gathering population data. Deputy is located in Graham Township.
It's about 18 miles (29 km) northwest of Madison, Indiana, which is the main town of the county. In 2010, the community had a population of 86 people.
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Where is Deputy Located?
Deputy is in the western part of Jefferson County. It sits northwest of the center of Graham Township. Indiana State Road 3 runs along the eastern side of the community. This highway goes north for 16 miles (26 km) to North Vernon, Indiana. It also goes south for 40 miles (64 km) to Jeffersonville, Kentucky.
The U.S. Census Bureau says Deputy covers an area of 0.19 square kilometers (0.07 sq mi). All of this area is land. Lewis Creek flows north just east of Deputy. About 1 mile (1.6 km) away, it joins the Muscatatuck River. This river is part of the White River system.
The land around Deputy has many sinkholes and caves. This type of land is called karst topography.
What is Deputy's Climate Like?
Deputy has a climate with hot, humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate.
What is Deputy Like?
Deputy is mostly a farming community. Residents grow crops like timber, corn, and soybeans. They also grow wheat, hay, and tobacco. You can find fresh vegetables and fruits in season too.
Many people in the Deputy area raise farm animals. These include cattle, hogs, chickens, and goats. You might also see sheep, horses, and donkeys.
Did you know there is only one place named Deputy in the entire United States? It's this one!
Deputy's History
Deputy was officially started as a town in March 1871. It was founded by Foster C. Wilson. He was married to Margaret Mary Deputy. Her parents were John and Harriet Deputy.
The town's name likely comes from the Deputy families. They were among the first people to settle here in the 1810s. These families moved to Clark County, Indiana, from Sussex County, Delaware. This happened after the Treaty of Fort Wayne in 1809. This treaty opened up new lands in Indiana for settlement.
Deputy Pike is an old road connecting Deputy to Madison. Madison is the county seat. The road starts as Main Street in Deputy. It then heads east for 13 miles (21 km). It becomes Deputy Pike at State Highway 3. Further along, it's called West Deputy Pike Road. Eventually, it joins State Highway 7. This highway goes southeast to Madison.
Deputy Pike is a very scenic route. It runs along the Muskatatuck River. It also passes by Harbert's Creek. Along the way, you can see old cemeteries like Robertson Cemetery. The road also goes through small communities. These include Wakefield and Volga. Deputy Pike used to be a toll road. This means people had to pay to use it. But now, the county maintains it for free.
Historic Camp Meetings
Several churches are in the Deputy area. These include the Deputy United Methodist Church and Pisgah Methodist Church. There's also the Open Door Baptist Church, Bethany Baptist Church, and Lick Branch Baptist Church.
Deputy is famous for its historic camp meetings. These were held by the Methodist Episcopal Church. They were part of a big religious movement called the Second Great Awakening in the mid-1800s. These camp meetings were important for the Methodist church. They helped spread their message on the American frontier.
The Deputy Camp Meetings were first called "Beech Glen Camp Meeting." They were the first such meetings held in Indiana in the late 1840s. They became part of a larger group of camp meetings. These were organized by the Indiana Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
These camp meetings continued in the Deputy area until World War I. Over time, they changed. People started building permanent churches. Pisgah Methodist Church is home to the Pisgah cemetery. Many people from the Revolutionary War and Civil War are buried there.
Schools in Deputy
Deputy is home to Deputy Elementary School. This school is part of the Madison Consolidated Schools system. As of 2020, Janet McCreary was the principal.
Deputy Elementary School is located near where the old Deputy High School used to be. The mascot for both Deputy Elementary School and the old Deputy High School is a panther.
The first school building was called the "Old Brick School." It was built in 1897. It taught students of all ages. Later, in 1907, the school was made bigger and updated.
See also
In Spanish: Deputy (Indiana) para niños
