Fremont, Indiana facts for kids
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Fremont, Indiana
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Downtown Fremont
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| Motto(s):
"A Place To Go home To"
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Location of Fremont in Steuben County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Steuben |
| Township | Fremont |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.12 sq mi (8.08 km2) |
| • Land | 3.11 sq mi (8.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,053 ft (321 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,034 |
| • Density | 654.44/sq mi (252.70/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46737
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| Area code(s) | 260 |
| FIPS code | 18-25882 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396951 |
Fremont is a small town located in Steuben County, in the state of Indiana, United States. In 2010, about 2,138 people lived there. The town is known for its friendly community and local activities.
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History of Fremont
Fremont was first settled in 1834. Back then, it was called Willow Prairie. In 1837, it became a village named Brockville.
Later, in 1848, the town's name was changed to Fremont. This was done to honor John C. Frémont, who was a famous explorer. There was already another town called Brockville in Indiana, so a new name was needed.
The town's post office also changed its name. It started as Brockville in 1837 and became Fremont in 1848. It is still open today. In 1914, the first hospital in Steuben County opened in Fremont. Dr. Wade started it to help the community.
Where is Fremont?
Fremont is located in the northeastern part of Indiana. It is about four miles east of where two major highways meet. These highways are Interstate 69 and the Indiana Toll Road (which includes Interstate 80 and 90). You can find Fremont on State Road 120.
The town covers about 2.22 square miles. Most of this area is land, with only a small part being water.
Here's a fun fact: If you travel straight east from Fremont, you will actually enter the state of Michigan, not Ohio. This is because of an old disagreement between Ohio and Michigan about their border.
People of Fremont
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 392 | — | |
| 1880 | 632 | 61.2% | |
| 1890 | 672 | 6.3% | |
| 1900 | 709 | 5.5% | |
| 1910 | 694 | −2.1% | |
| 1920 | 729 | 5.0% | |
| 1930 | 802 | 10.0% | |
| 1940 | 855 | 6.6% | |
| 1950 | 947 | 10.8% | |
| 1960 | 937 | −1.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,043 | 11.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,180 | 13.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,407 | 19.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,696 | 20.5% | |
| 2010 | 2,138 | 26.1% | |
| 2020 | 2,034 | −4.9% | |
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2010 Census Information
In 2010, the town of Fremont had 2,138 people living there. There were 815 households, and 561 of these were families. The town had about 963 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Fremont were White (98.6%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 1.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (40.4%) had children under 18 living with them. About 46.1% were married couples. The average age in Fremont was 33.1 years old. Almost 30% of residents were under 18.
Fun Places to Visit
Fremont and the area around it have many interesting places and activities.
Historic Sites
Several buildings in or near Fremont are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are important places that have been kept safe because of their history.
- The Enos Michael House was built around 1850. You can find it at 200 E. Toledo St.
- The William L. Lords House was built around 1848 and is on Clear Lake Rd.
Parks and Activities
- Pokagon State Park is a popular spot just four miles west of Fremont. You can go swimming in Lake James, camping, and even tobogganing in the winter. The park also has a special building called the Combination Shelter, which is also a historic site.
- Fremont hosts its yearly Music Fest every July. This event includes a parade, live music, fun games, and many vendors selling different things.
- City Park has a farmers' market on Saturday mornings during the summer. You can buy fresh local produce there.
- Vistula Park is a great place for sports. It has fields for little league baseball and softball. There are also basketball hoops, a picnic area, and over a mile of paved walking trails in the woods.
Learning in Fremont
Fremont Community Schools manages three schools: Fremont High School, Fremont Middle School, and Fremont Elementary School. Each school has about 350 to 400 students.
Students can join many sports teams. These include football, basketball, volleyball, wrestling, cross country, track, and golf. The high school also has teams for tennis, baseball, and softball. The Indiana Department of Education gave Fremont Community Schools an "A" grade for their excellent student performance in 2011-2012.
The town also has the Fremont Public Library. The library offers many fun programs for everyone. These include book clubs, classic movie nights, and yoga sessions. Kids can enjoy story time with snacks and crafts. The library also has a special room with local history information.
Local Businesses
Fremont is home to several companies that make different products. These manufacturing facilities provide many jobs for the community. Some of these companies include Carver Non-woven Technologies LLC, Cold Heading, Swager Communications, New Horizons Baking Company, Health Equipment Mfg., Inc., and Dexter Axle.
One notable company is Cardinal IG, which started in Fremont in 1998. Cardinal IG makes glass products. They are known as a "green company" because they recycle almost all of their plastic, paper, and cardboard waste from their manufacturing process.
Downtown Improvements
In December 2010, Fremont received $500,000 from the state of Indiana. This money was used for a project to improve the downtown area. The plan included making it easier for people to walk around. It also added new street lights and signs.
New parking spots were created along Toledo Street. Construction started in September 2011 and was finished in about three months. These improvements helped make downtown Fremont a nicer place for everyone.
See also
In Spanish: Fremont (Indiana) para niños
