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English, Indiana
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Crawford County Courthouse
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Location of English in Crawford County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Crawford |
| Township | Sterling |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.04 sq mi (7.88 km2) |
| • Land | 3.04 sq mi (7.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 685 |
| • Density | 225.03/sq mi (86.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47118
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-21214 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396928 |
English is a town in and the county seat of Crawford County, Indiana, United States. The population was 645 at the 2010 census, making it one of Indiana's smallest county seats. The settlement was named Hartford (1839-1884) prior to its incorporation.
History
English was called Hartford when it was laid out in 1839. When the town incorporated in 1884 it was renamed English for William Hayden English, an Indiana politician of the day. On December 28, 1893, the county seat of Crawford County was relocated from Leavenworth to English.
The first community was located at the confluence of two small rivers (Bird Dog Creek and Brownville Creek) with Blue River. It was a thriving community during the first half of the 20th century, with population rising to above 800 by 1950, but economic activity slowed thereafter (partly due to recurring flooding), and commercial establishments closed. Most residents now live on the higher ground surrounding the original settlement. A large swath of the previous inhabited level area has been converted into the Lucas Oil Golf Course.
From 1959 to 1990, English suffered six floods. The town council decided that the only solution to the flooding problem was to move the town. 160 acres (0.65 km2) of high ground were purchased, a partnership was formed with Lincoln Hills Development Corporation, and a major portion of the town was relocated.
Geography
According to the 2010 United States Census, English has a total area of 3.04 square miles (7.87 km2), all land.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by highly variable fluctuations in weather with hot, humid summers and frigidly cold, generally wet winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, English previously had a humid continental climate, but as of the 2016 update it now has a humid subtropical climate due to climate change. As Southern Indiana is in a transitional zone between these two areas, localized climate does not firmly adhere to either classification.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 423 | — | |
| 1900 | 649 | 53.4% | |
| 1910 | 583 | −10.2% | |
| 1920 | 576 | −1.2% | |
| 1930 | 704 | 22.2% | |
| 1940 | 757 | 7.5% | |
| 1950 | 839 | 10.8% | |
| 1960 | 698 | −16.8% | |
| 1970 | 664 | −4.9% | |
| 1980 | 633 | −4.7% | |
| 1990 | 614 | −3.0% | |
| 2000 | 673 | 9.6% | |
| 2010 | 645 | −4.2% | |
| 2020 | 685 | 6.2% | |
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2010 census
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 645 people, 285 households, and 177 families in the town. The population density was 212.2 inhabitants per square mile (81.9/km2). There were 335 housing units at an average density of 110.2 per square mile (42.5/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.5% White, 0.3% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.
There were 285 households, of which 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.9% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.9% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.79.
The median age in the town was 43.6 years. 20.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.3% were from 25 to 44; 28.4% were from 45 to 64; and 20% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 47.3% male and 52.7% female.
Education
The Crawford County Public Library, one of two lending libraries in the county (the other is Breeden Memorial Library in Leavenworth), is located at English.
Notable people
- John Franklin Bobbitt, American educator
- Lee Roberson, preacher and founder of Tennessee Temple University
- Jerry Sturm, American football player.
- Frederick Terman, American academician.
See also
In Spanish: English (Indiana) para niños
