Fowlerton, Indiana facts for kids
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Town of Fowlerton, Indiana
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Location of Fowlerton in Grant County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Grant |
| Township | Fairmount |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.20 sq mi (0.51 km2) |
| • Land | 0.20 sq mi (0.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 268 |
| • Density | 1,367.35/sq mi (529.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (EST) |
| ZIP Code |
46930
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-25198 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396946 |
Fowlerton is a small town in Grant County, Indiana, United States. It is located within Fairmount Township. In 2020, the town had a population of 268 people.
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A Look Back: Fowlerton's History
Fowlerton was first known as Leach when it was created. A post office called Leach opened in 1895. Later, in 1902, its name was changed to Fowlerton.
The town was once a busy place with many stores, bars, and even its own train station. However, a major event changed everything. The Great Flood of 1913 hit the town hard. The flood waters covered the entire town, leaving buildings and homes deep underwater.
Geography of Fowlerton
Fowlerton covers a total area of about 0.2 square miles (0.51 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
A long time ago, a factory called Meguiar's Catsup & Chili Sauce was located in Fowlerton. This factory was sold in 1955. Today, the factory buildings are old and not in good shape, but some parts of them are still standing.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 293 | — | |
| 1920 | 225 | −23.2% | |
| 1930 | 204 | −9.3% | |
| 1940 | 255 | 25.0% | |
| 1950 | 292 | 14.5% | |
| 1960 | 297 | 1.7% | |
| 1970 | 337 | 13.5% | |
| 1980 | 300 | −11.0% | |
| 1990 | 306 | 2.0% | |
| 2000 | 298 | −2.6% | |
| 2010 | 261 | −12.4% | |
| 2020 | 268 | 2.7% | |
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Fowlerton's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 261 people living in Fowlerton. These people lived in 100 different homes, and 80 of these were families.
Most of the people living in Fowlerton were White (98.9%). A small number (1.1%) were from two or more races. About 0.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Fowlerton was about 43.9 years old. About 25.7% of the residents were under 18 years old. Also, 17.6% of the people were 65 years old or older. The town had slightly more males (51.0%) than females (49.0%).
Education in Fowlerton
Students living in Fowlerton attend schools that are part of the Madison-Grant United School Corporation. The main high school for students in this area is Madison-Grant High School.
See also
In Spanish: Fowlerton (Indiana) para niños
