Dugger, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dugger, Indiana
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Dugger's community park
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Location of Dugger in Sullivan County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Sullivan |
| Township | Cass |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.59 sq mi (1.52 km2) |
| • Land | 0.59 sq mi (1.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 577 ft (176 m) |
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| • Total | 797 |
| • Density | 1,360.07/sq mi (525.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EST) |
| ZIP code |
47848
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-18892 |
| GNIS feature ID | 447635 |
Dugger is a small town located in Sullivan County, Indiana, United States. It's part of the larger Terre Haute area. In 2020, about 797 people lived there.
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A Look Back in Time
Dugger was first settled in 1879. It was named after its founder, F.M. Dugger. The town's post office opened soon after, in 1881.
Where is Dugger?
Dugger is located at 39°4′15″N 87°15′36″W / 39.07083°N 87.26000°W. The town covers about 0.59 square miles (1.52 square kilometers) of land.
Who Lives in Dugger?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 1,226 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,679 | 36.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,383 | −17.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,406 | 1.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,204 | −14.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,062 | −11.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,150 | 8.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,118 | −2.8% | |
| 1990 | 936 | −16.3% | |
| 2000 | 955 | 2.0% | |
| 2010 | 920 | −3.7% | |
| 2020 | 797 | −13.4% | |
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In 2010, there were 920 people living in Dugger. This included 383 households. The town had about 1559 people per square mile. Most residents were White.
The average age of people in Dugger was about 38.8 years old. About 24% of residents were under 18. About 17.5% were 65 or older.
Schools in Dugger
Dugger is home to Union High School. This school used to be part of the Northeast School Corporation. In 2013, the school became a charter school. It is now known as Dugger Union Community Schools.
The town also has a public library. It is a branch of the Sullivan County Public Library.
Fun Things to Do and See
Dugger Coal Museum
Dugger has a special place called the Dugger Coal Museum. It shows old photos and items from the town's history. Many of these items are about coal mining in the area.
Redbird State Riding Area
Just east of Dugger, you can find the Redbird State Riding Area. This large area used to be a coal mine. It closed in 1950. Now, it's a popular spot for camping and off-road sports.
The Redbird riding area has 1200 acres (4.86 square kilometers) of trails. These trails are for off-highway vehicles (OHVs). There are trails for all skill levels, from easy to challenging.
Town Mottos
Dugger has two fun mottos. One is: "Come visit the exciting metropolis of...Dugger." The other is: "Drill Drill Drill Dugger Dugger Dugger." This second motto is inspired by a song from the 1980s band Wire.
The "Dead Turbo" Train
Dugger is also known for an abandoned train. It's an old RTG Turboliner train. This train was once used by Amtrak from 1973 to 1981. You can find it along Indiana State Road 54. This train, which includes a power car and two coaches, is nicknamed "The Dead Turbo of Dugger."
It was supposed to be taken to Indianapolis for scrap. But for some reason, it stayed in Dugger. As of 2017, it was still there. It was almost completely covered by plants and bushes.
Dugger in Movies
Dugger is mentioned in the famous movie Hoosiers. In the film, Dugger is one of the teams that plays against Hickory High.
See also
In Spanish: Dugger (Indiana) para niños
