Fulton, Indiana facts for kids
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Town of Fulton, Indiana
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Fulton, Indiana.
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Location of Fulton in Fulton County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Fulton |
| Township | Liberty |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.19 sq mi (0.48 km2) |
| • Land | 0.19 sq mi (0.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 784 ft (239 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 303 |
| • Density | 1,629.03/sq mi (627.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EST) |
| ZIP code |
46931
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| Area code(s) | 574 |
| FIPS code | 18-26152 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396953 |
Fulton is a small town located in Liberty Township, Fulton County, Indiana, United States. It is part of Fulton County. In 2010, about 333 people lived there.
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History of Fulton
Fulton got its name from Fulton County. The town began to grow in the mid-1800s.
Early Days in Fulton
The first post office in Fulton opened in 1843. A few years later, in 1850, the very first log cabin was built. Robert Aitken and his family were the first people to live in it. They also ran a saw mill in the town.
In 1851, Judge Wright helped plan the roads and markers for the village. The first schoolhouse was built in 1845. Later, in 1909, a new brick school was constructed.
Community Growth
Churches also started early in Fulton. The Methodists built their first church in 1852. The Baptists also formed a church in 1853.
Robert Aitken, who was one of the first settlers, became the first postmaster in 1851. Many businesses started to open. These included places to tan leather, a blacksmith shop, and a grist mill for grinding grain. There was also a carpet weaver and an inn, which later became a hotel.
Fulton welcomed its first doctor, Franklin C. Dielman, after he finished medical school. The town's first bank opened in 1907. The first newspaper, called "The Fulton Leader," started in 1901.
Modern Improvements
A library was set up in 1920. It became part of the Fulton County Library system in 1921. In the summer of 1916, Fulton got its first street lights. This helped make the town brighter and safer at night.
Geography of Fulton
Fulton is a small town. It covers an area of about 0.18 square miles (0.48 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population of Fulton
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 296 | — | |
| 1920 | 361 | 22.0% | |
| 1930 | 397 | 10.0% | |
| 1940 | 373 | −6.0% | |
| 1950 | 366 | −1.9% | |
| 1960 | 410 | 12.0% | |
| 1970 | 372 | −9.3% | |
| 1980 | 393 | 5.6% | |
| 1990 | 371 | −5.6% | |
| 2000 | 326 | −12.1% | |
| 2010 | 333 | 2.1% | |
| 2020 | 303 | −9.0% | |
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Fulton's People in 2010
In 2010, there were 333 people living in Fulton. They lived in 128 homes. The town had about 1850 people per square mile.
Many homes had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in Fulton was about 37 years old. About 30% of the residents were under 18. About half of the population was male, and half was female.
Education in Fulton
Fulton has a public library. It is a part of the Fulton County Public Library system. This library helps people of all ages learn and read.
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Fulton, Indiana.
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Location of Fulton in Fulton County, Indiana.
