Georgetown, Floyd County, Indiana facts for kids
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Town of Georgetown, Indiana
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Main Street (SR 64)
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Location of Georgetown in Floyd County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Floyd |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.19 sq mi (5.68 km2) |
| • Land | 2.18 sq mi (5.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,805 |
| • Density | 1,748.62/sq mi (675.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
47122
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| Area code(s) | 812 & 930 |
| FIPS code | 18-27324 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396958 |
Georgetown is a town in Floyd County, Indiana, in the United States. In 2020, the town had a population of 3,805 people. It is a small community with a friendly atmosphere.
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History of Georgetown
Georgetown was founded in 1833 by George W. Waltz. He planned out the town's streets and lots. The town was named after him.
A post office was opened in Georgetown in 1837. The Georgetown Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2013. This means it is a special area with important old buildings.
Geography of Georgetown
Georgetown covers an area of about 2.07 square miles (5.36 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 218 | — | |
| 1890 | 256 | 17.4% | |
| 1900 | 350 | 36.7% | |
| 1910 | 331 | −5.4% | |
| 1920 | 401 | 21.1% | |
| 1930 | 374 | −6.7% | |
| 1940 | 377 | 0.8% | |
| 1950 | 449 | 19.1% | |
| 1960 | 643 | 43.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,273 | 98.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,494 | 17.4% | |
| 1990 | 2,092 | 40.0% | |
| 2000 | 2,227 | 6.5% | |
| 2010 | 2,876 | 29.1% | |
| 2020 | 3,805 | 32.3% | |
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Georgetown's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 2,876 people living in Georgetown. There were 1,088 households, which are groups of people living together. Most of the people living in Georgetown were White. There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian people. Some people were from two or more races.
Many households had children under 18 living with them. Most households were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.64 people.
Education in Georgetown
The New Albany-Floyd County Consolidated School Corporation serves the students in Georgetown. Students in Georgetown attend specific schools.
- Georgetown Elementary School is located right in the town.
- Highland Hills Middle School is nearby, just outside the town limits.
- Students then go to Floyd Central High School.
Notable People from Georgetown
- R. Carlyle Buley was born in Georgetown in 1893. He was a famous historian. He won the Pulitzer Prize for History in 1951 for his writings.
- Sherman Minton was born in Georgetown in 1890. He became a very important person in the government. He served as a United States Senator and later as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
See also
In Spanish: Georgetown (Indiana) para niños
