Edinburgh, Indiana facts for kids
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Edinburgh, Indiana
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Downtown Edinburgh, looking East
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| Nickname(s):
The Burgh
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Location of Edinburgh in Bartholomew County and Johnson County and Shelby County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| Counties | Johnson, Bartholomew, Shelby |
| Township | Blue River, German, Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.11 sq mi (8.04 km2) |
| • Land | 3.11 sq mi (8.04 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 669 ft (204 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,435 |
| • Density | 1,427.88/sq mi (551.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (EST) |
| ZIP code |
46124
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-20404 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396921 |
Edinburgh (pronounced like "Ed-in-burg") is a town in Indiana, USA. It is located where three counties meet: Johnson, Bartholomew, and Shelby. In 2020, about 4,435 people lived there.
The town is part of the Columbus, Indiana metropolitan area. Edinburgh got its name from Edinburgh, Scotland. For a long time, people even said its name the same way.
Edinburgh is also home to Camp Atterbury. This is a big training place for the National Guard. Two rivers, the Big Blue River and Sugar Creek, meet about 1 mile (1.6 km) west of Edinburgh. They join to form the Driftwood River.
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History of Edinburgh
Edinburgh was first planned around 1822. One of the town's founders was from Scotland. This is probably why the town was named after the famous city of Edinburgh. The Edinburgh post office has been open since 1823. In its early days, some people called it "Edinburg."
Several old parts of Edinburgh are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the Edinburgh Commercial Historic District, the South Walnut Street Historic District, and the Toner Historic District. These places are important because they show the town's history.
The 2008 Tornado in Edinburgh
On June 3, 2008, strong thunderstorms quickly formed in Central Indiana. These storms started to spin, creating several tornadoes. One tornado traveled across parts of Brown and Johnson counties. It caused a lot of damage at the Camp Atterbury training facility.
After leaving Camp Atterbury, the tornado crossed US 31 and entered Edinburgh. It damaged many buildings, trees, and power lines. The tornado moved near Indiana 252 and then lifted near Interstate 65. Weather experts said this tornado was an EF-2, which means it caused significant damage.
The 2008 Flood in Edinburgh
In early June 2008, Edinburgh had many severe thunderstorms and heavy rain. This caused the Big Blue River and Sugar Creek to overflow their banks. But the worst weather was still to come.
On the evening of June 6, 2008, another line of strong thunderstorms moved across Central Indiana. These storms kept forming and moving over the same area. This is called a "training effect."
Rain started falling in Edinburgh around 9:00 PM on June 6. It rained heavily until 12:00 PM on June 7. One unofficial measurement showed over 10 inches (272 mm) of rain fell in Edinburgh! This huge amount of water had nowhere to go because the ground was already soaked.
The Big Blue River and Sugar Creek rose very quickly. The water flooded farms and many neighborhoods in Edinburgh. Many homes were covered in several feet of water. Major roads like US 31, SR 252, and Interstate 65 were also flooded. This meant Edinburgh was cut off from nearby areas.
Geography of Edinburgh
According to the 2010 census, Edinburgh covers a total area of about 3.11 square miles (8.04 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Edinburgh
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 1,100 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,799 | 63.5% | |
| 1880 | 1,814 | 0.8% | |
| 1890 | 2,031 | 12.0% | |
| 1900 | 1,820 | −10.4% | |
| 1910 | 2,040 | 12.1% | |
| 1920 | 2,376 | 16.5% | |
| 1930 | 2,209 | −7.0% | |
| 1940 | 2,466 | 11.6% | |
| 1950 | 3,283 | 33.1% | |
| 1960 | 3,664 | 11.6% | |
| 1970 | 5,079 | 38.6% | |
| 1980 | 4,856 | −4.4% | |
| 1990 | 4,536 | −6.6% | |
| 2000 | 4,505 | −0.7% | |
| 2010 | 4,480 | −0.6% | |
| 2020 | 4,435 | −1.0% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 4,480 people living in Edinburgh. They lived in 1,760 homes, and 1,180 of these were families. The town had about 1,440 people per square mile (556 people per square kilometer).
About 34% of homes had children under 18 living there. Around 45% were married couples. The average household had about 2.55 people. The average family had about 3.03 people.
The average age of people in Edinburgh was 38.3 years. About 24.5% of residents were under 18. About 12% were 65 years old or older. The town had almost an equal number of males and females.
Education in Edinburgh
Students in Edinburgh go to schools run by the Edinburgh Community School Corporation. The town also has a public library called the Edinburgh Wright-Hageman Public Library.
Famous People from Edinburgh
Some notable people who have lived in Edinburgh include:
- J. Gregory Bruce (1897-1985), a judge for the United States Tax Court.
- Grant Wright Christian (1911-1989), a talented artist.
- Leonard Hackney (1855-1899), a Justice on the Indiana Supreme Court.
- Charles Morse Huffer (1894-1981), an astronomer who studied stars.
See also
In Spanish: Edinburgh (Indiana) para niños
