Fredericksburg, Indiana facts for kids
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Fredericksburg, Indiana
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Location of Fredericksburg in Washington County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Washington |
| Township | Posey |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.09 sq mi (2.83 km2) |
| • Land | 1.07 sq mi (2.78 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 614 ft (187 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 129 |
| • Density | 120.00/sq mi (46.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EST) |
| ZIP code |
47120
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| FIPS code | 18-25720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 434794 |
Fredericksburg is a small community in Posey Township, Washington County, Indiana, in the United States. It is an "unincorporated community," which means it's not an official town with its own local government anymore. In 2020, about 129 people lived here.
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History of Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg was first planned out in 1815. It was named after Frederick Royse, who owned the land where the community was built. In 1859, Fredericksburg officially became an incorporated town. This meant it had its own local government.
However, in June 2012, the town decided to "disincorporate." This means it gave up its official town status and local government. The Fredericksburg post office has been open for a very long time, since 1819.
Geography of Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg is located at 38°25′57″N 86°11′24″W / 38.43250°N 86.19000°W. It sits right on the Blue River. This river was very important when the community was first settled. A water mill was built on the river, which helped the community grow and become successful.
Over time, electricity became common, and water mills were no longer needed. The river then became a problem for Fredericksburg. The community is built on a floodplain, which is flat land near a river that often floods. Frequent flooding caused many people and businesses to leave or move to higher ground.
According to the 2010 census, Fredericksburg covers about 1.01 square miles (2.62 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small amount of water.
Population Facts
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| 2010 | 85 | — | |
| 2020 | 129 | 51.8% | |
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In 2010, there were 85 people living in Fredericksburg. These people made up 35 households, with 22 of them being families. The population density was about 85.9 people per square mile.
Most people in Fredericksburg were White (92.9%). About 2.4% were Native American, and 4.7% were from two or more races. About 5.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Fredericksburg in 2010 was 33.3 years old. About 29.4% of residents were under 18 years old. Also, 16.5% of residents were 65 years or older.
Famous People from Fredericksburg
- Nathan Kimball: He was a doctor, a politician, a postmaster, and a military officer.
- E. Howard Cadle: He was known as a businessman, speaker, and evangelist.
