Fountain City, Indiana facts for kids
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Fountain City, Indiana
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Location of Fountain City in Wayne County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Wayne |
| Township | New Garden |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,102 ft (336 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 714 |
| • Density | 2,704.55/sq mi (1,045.00/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EST) |
| ZIP code |
47341
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-25090 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396944 |
| Website | https://fountaincity.municipalimpact.com/ |
Fountain City, once known as Newport, is a small town in Wayne County, Indiana. It is located in New Garden Township. In 2010, about 796 people lived there.
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History of Fountain City
Fountain City was first settled in 1818. It was originally called New Garden. In 1834, its name changed to Newport.
The town was renamed Fountain City in 1878. This new name came from the many natural springs found in the area. Fountain City officially became a town in 1844. The town's post office has been open since 1878.
The Famous Levi Coffin House
Fountain City is home to the Levi Coffin House. This historic house belonged to Levi Coffin and his wife, Catherine. They were Quakers, a religious group known for their peaceful beliefs.
Levi Coffin was a strong supporter of ending slavery. He was often called the "president" of the Underground Railroad. This was a secret network of safe houses and routes. It helped enslaved people escape to freedom in the North. The Coffin House was a very important stop on this route. Today, you can visit it as an Indiana State Historic Site.
Geography of Fountain City
Fountain City covers a total area of about 0.26 square miles (0.68 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 471 | — | |
| 1890 | 492 | 4.5% | |
| 1900 | 455 | −7.5% | |
| 1910 | 448 | −1.5% | |
| 1920 | 375 | −16.3% | |
| 1930 | 480 | 28.0% | |
| 1940 | 491 | 2.3% | |
| 1950 | 588 | 19.8% | |
| 1960 | 833 | 41.7% | |
| 1970 | 852 | 2.3% | |
| 1980 | 839 | −1.5% | |
| 1990 | 766 | −8.7% | |
| 2000 | 735 | −4.0% | |
| 2010 | 796 | 8.3% | |
| 2020 | 714 | −10.3% | |
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In 2010, Fountain City had 796 residents. There were 311 households in the town. Most of the people living in Fountain City were White.
The average age of people in the town was about 37.6 years old. About 27.6% of the residents were under 18. Around 14.6% were 65 years old or older.
Notable People from Fountain City
- Levi Coffin: A famous abolitionist who helped enslaved people escape to freedom. He was a key leader of the Underground Railroad.
- Charles Conner: A talented painter.
- William Penn Nixon: A well-known publisher and politician.
- Stephen Venard: A respected lawman.
See also
In Spanish: Fountain City (Indiana) para niños
