Ellettsville, Indiana facts for kids
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Ellettsville, Indiana
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Downtown Ellettsville
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"Builders Of American History"
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Location of Ellettsville in Monroe County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Monroe |
| Township | Richland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.17 sq mi (13.40 km2) |
| • Land | 5.17 sq mi (13.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,655 |
| • Density | 1,286.24/sq mi (496.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EST) |
| ZIP code |
47429
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| FIPS code | 18-20800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396926 |
| Website | http://www.ellettsville.in.us |
Ellettsville is a town in Richland Township, Monroe County, Indiana, United States. The population was 6,655 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Bloomington, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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History
Ellettsville was platted in 1837. In 1818, Edward Ellett, Sr, and his wife Eleanor settled in what is now known as Ellettsville with their four minor sons: David, Richard, Johnston and Barton. The first winter, they lived in a three-sided log cabin they built. Also settling that year were their two eldest sons, William and Samuel, with their wives and families. Within a few years daughters Sarah, Phoebe and Nancy settled in the area with their husbands. In 1826, their third eldest son, Edward, Jr., also arrived in the town that was named Ellettsville in 1837. Samuel Ellett built the first courthouse in 1820. It was completed ahead of schedule and at the cost of $400. By 1822, the first school opened and with Samuel Ellett's children attending.
When Indiana celebrated its sesquicentennial in 1987, a historical marker was placed to mark the grave of the town's founder, Edward Ellett, Sr. (c.1762-1833). Two of Edward Ellett's sons, Samuel and Edward Jr., fought in The War of 1812. In turn, three of the founder's grandsons fought to preserve the Union in the Civil War. Stephen R. Ellett fought with the 67th Indiana Infantry Regiment, at the Battle of Vicksburg, while his younger brothers, James W. Ellett and John H. Ellett, volunteered and fought with the 27th Indiana Volunteer Infantry Regiment at Gettysburg. James Ellett died in service of his county in 1864 in Alabama while his brother, John Ellett, was wounded at Chancellorsville but survived the Civil War. The family tradition of loyal service to the U.S. was later followed by the founder's great great grandson, Dale Ellett, who volunteered and died in World War II in 1945 fighting against Nazi Germany.
The post office at Ellettsville has been in operation since 1837. The community was incorporated as a town in 1866.
Ellettsville Downtown Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, Ellettsville has a total area of 4.24 square miles (10.98 km2), all land.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 74 | — | |
| 1880 | 585 | — | |
| 1890 | 712 | 21.7% | |
| 1900 | 708 | −0.6% | |
| 1910 | 676 | −4.5% | |
| 1920 | 721 | 6.7% | |
| 1930 | 767 | 6.4% | |
| 1940 | 863 | 12.5% | |
| 1950 | 855 | −0.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,222 | 42.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,627 | 33.1% | |
| 1980 | 3,328 | 104.5% | |
| 1990 | 3,275 | −1.6% | |
| 2000 | 5,078 | 55.1% | |
| 2010 | 6,378 | 25.6% | |
| 2020 | 6,655 | 4.3% | |
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2010 census
At the 2010 census, there were 6,378 people, 2,593 households and 1,704 families living in the town. The population density was 1,504.2 per square mile (580.8/km2). There were 2,753 housing units at an average density of 649.3 per square mile (250.7/km2). The racial makeup was 95.5% White, 1.0% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.
There were 2,593 households, of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.2% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.3% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.98.
The median age was 34.5 years. 26.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.7% were from 25 to 44; 23% were from 45 to 64; and 12.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 46.7% male and 53.3% female.
Education
Edgewood High School serves students in grades 9-12. Edgewood Junior High School serves grades 6-8. Edgewood Intermediate School serves grades 3-5. Edgewood Primary School serves grades K-2. Richland-Bean Blossom Community School Corporation represents the two townships (Richland and Bean Blossom) in northwestern Monroe County.
Ellettsville has a public library, a branch of the Monroe County Public Library.
See also
In Spanish: Ellettsville (Indiana) para niños
