Farmersburg, Indiana facts for kids
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Farmersburg, Indiana
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Location of Farmersburg in Sullivan County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Sullivan |
| Township | Curry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.74 sq mi (1.92 km2) |
| • Land | 0.74 sq mi (1.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 564 ft (172 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,069 |
| • Density | 1,438.76/sq mi (555.53/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47850
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-22738 |
| GNIS feature ID | 449655 |
| Website | http://townoffarmersburg.com |
Farmersburg is a small town in Sullivan County, Indiana, United States. It is located in Curry Township. In 2020, about 1,069 people lived there.
Farmersburg is part of the Terre Haute area. It is very close to the border of Vigo County. You might notice some tall TV and radio towers nearby!
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History of Farmersburg
Farmersburg was first started in 1853. Back then, it had a different name: Ascension.
A post office opened in 1855 under the name Ascension. In 1882, the town's name changed to Farmersburg. The post office is still open today.
Geography and Location
Farmersburg is located at 39°15′12″N 87°22′53″W / 39.25333°N 87.38139°W. This means it is in the northern part of Sullivan County.
According to the 2010 census, Farmersburg covers about 0.74 square miles (1.92 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Notable People from Farmersburg
Many talented athletes have come from Farmersburg. These include college and professional players.
Some of these athletes are:
- Connor Strain, a pitcher who played for the University of Evansville and the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes.
- Cole Johnson, who played for RHIT.
- Adara Crooks, who played for ISU.
- Katelynn Kennedy, a pitcher who played for SMWC.
Climate in Farmersburg
The weather in Farmersburg changes with the seasons. Summers are usually hot and humid. Winters are generally mild to cool.
Farmersburg has what is called a humid subtropical climate. This type of climate is often shown as "Cfa" on climate maps.
Population and Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 237 | — | |
| 1890 | 301 | 27.0% | |
| 1900 | 625 | 107.6% | |
| 1910 | 1,115 | 78.4% | |
| 1920 | 1,141 | 2.3% | |
| 1930 | 993 | −13.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,005 | 1.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,024 | 1.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,027 | 0.3% | |
| 1970 | 962 | −6.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,240 | 28.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,159 | −6.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,180 | 1.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,118 | −5.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,069 | −4.4% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,118 people living in Farmersburg. These people lived in 466 households. About 306 of these households were families.
The town had about 1,511 people per square mile (583 people per square kilometer). There were 548 homes in total.
The average age of people in Farmersburg in 2010 was 38.7 years old.
- About 25.1% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 15.7% of residents were 65 years or older.
- The town had a similar number of males and females, with 48.0% male and 52.0% female.
Education in Farmersburg
Students in Farmersburg attend local schools. These include Farmersburg Elementary and North Central High School.
The town also has a public library. It is a part of the Sullivan County Public Library system.
See also
In Spanish: Farmersburg (Indiana) para niños
