Gosport, Indiana facts for kids
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Gosport, Indiana
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![]() Location of Gosport in Owen County, Indiana.
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Country | United States | ||
State | Indiana | ||
County | Owen | ||
Township | Wayne | ||
Area | |||
• Total | 0.38 sq mi (0.97 km2) | ||
• Land | 0.38 sq mi (0.97 km2) | ||
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | ||
Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) | ||
Population
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• Total | 842 | ||
• Density | 2,245.33/sq mi (866.81/km2) | ||
Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) | ||
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EST) | ||
ZIP code |
47433
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Area code(s) | 812 | ||
FIPS code | 18-28440 | ||
GNIS feature ID | 435238 |
Gosport is a small town in Owen County, Indiana, in the U.S. state of Indiana. It is part of the larger Bloomington area. In 2020, about 842 people lived there.
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History of Gosport
Gosport was officially planned and laid out in 1829. It was named after Ephraim Goss, who was one of the first settlers in the area. A post office has been open in Gosport since 1843, helping people send and receive mail.
Two important places in Gosport are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are the Gosport Historic District and the Dr. H.G. Osgood House. Being on this list means they are special and worth preserving.
Geography of Gosport
Gosport is located in Wayne Township, Owen County, Indiana. It covers a total area of about 0.39 square miles (0.97 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Population of Gosport
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
1850 | 548 | — | |
1870 | 860 | — | |
1880 | 740 | −14.0% | |
1890 | 720 | −2.7% | |
1900 | 726 | 0.8% | |
1910 | 776 | 6.9% | |
1920 | 700 | −9.8% | |
1930 | 722 | 3.1% | |
1940 | 729 | 1.0% | |
1950 | 672 | −7.8% | |
1960 | 646 | −3.9% | |
1970 | 692 | 7.1% | |
1980 | 729 | 5.3% | |
1990 | 764 | 4.8% | |
2000 | 715 | −6.4% | |
2010 | 826 | 15.5% | |
2020 | 842 | 1.9% | |
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Gosport's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 826 people living in Gosport. These people lived in 325 different homes. Most of the people living in Gosport were White (98.5%). A small number were African American (0.7%), Asian (0.1%), or from two or more races (0.6%). About 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Gosport was about 38 years old. Many families had children under 18 living with them.
Famous People from Gosport
Gosport has been home to several interesting people who achieved notable things.
- Benjamin F. Hays was an U.S. Army Colonel. He was born in Tennessee in 1826. He fought in the Mexican War and later became a colonel during the American Civil War. He was part of important battles like the Battle of Baton Rouge. After the war, he served in the Indiana government. He lived in Gosport as a merchant until he passed away in 1872.
- James Ellis Burton was also an U.S. Army Colonel. He was born in Indiana in 1824. He fought in several major campaigns during the Civil War, including the Atlanta Campaign and Sherman's March. After the war, he became a farmer in Gosport. He died in 1900.
- Patsy Doris Dittemore was a child actress. She was born in Gosport in 1934. When she was very young, she moved to California and became known as "Patsy May." She appeared in the famous Our Gang comedy series from 1935 to 1937. She played the baby sister of a character named Spanky. Her last movie role was in 1945. She passed away in 2013 and is buried in the Gosport Cemetery.
- James Alexander Thom is an author. He was born in Gosport in 1933.
See also
In Spanish: Gosport (Indiana) para niños