Francesville, Indiana facts for kids
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Francesville, Indiana
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| Town of Francesville | |
Francesville Library
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Location of Francesville in Pulaski County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Pulaski |
| Township | Salem |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.30 sq mi (0.79 km2) |
| • Land | 0.30 sq mi (0.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 852 |
| • Density | 2,802.63/sq mi (1,083.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EST) |
| ZIP code |
47946
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| Area code(s) | 219 |
| FIPS code | 18-25288 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396947 |
Francesville is a small town located in Pulaski County, Indiana, in the United States. In 2020, about 852 people lived there. The town's motto is "A small town with a big heart." Francesville is part of Salem Township.
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History of Francesville
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Francesville was established in 1853. This happened when a new railroad line was built through the area. The town got its name from Frances Brooks. She was the daughter of an important railroad official. A post office has been open in Francesville since the town was founded in 1853.
A special building, the Mallon Building, was recognized in 1999. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This list includes important historical sites across the country.
Where is Francesville?
Francesville is located in Indiana. It covers a total area of about 0.3 square miles (0.79 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Who Lives in Francesville?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 189 | — | |
| 1870 | 281 | 48.7% | |
| 1880 | 368 | 31.0% | |
| 1890 | 403 | 9.5% | |
| 1900 | 596 | 47.9% | |
| 1910 | 729 | 22.3% | |
| 1920 | 648 | −11.1% | |
| 1930 | 712 | 9.9% | |
| 1940 | 804 | 12.9% | |
| 1950 | 856 | 6.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,002 | 17.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,015 | 1.3% | |
| 1980 | 944 | −7.0% | |
| 1990 | 969 | 2.6% | |
| 2000 | 905 | −6.6% | |
| 2010 | 879 | −2.9% | |
| 2020 | 852 | −3.1% | |
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Population Details (2010)
In 2010, Francesville had 879 residents. There were 353 households, which are groups of people living together. Most people living in Francesville were White (97%). A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 3.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (33.1%) had children under 18. Most households (56.9%) were married couples. The average age in Francesville was about 39.6 years old. About 26.1% of residents were under 18. Also, 16.4% of people were 65 years or older.
Education in Francesville
Francesville has a public library called the Francesville-Salem Township Public Library. Students in kindergarten through 12th grade attend schools managed by the West Central School Corporation. This school system serves the western part of Pulaski County and a nearby area in Jasper County.
See also
In Spanish: Francesville (Indiana) para niños
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A welcome sign for Francesville, Indiana.
