Greens Fork, Indiana facts for kids
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Greens Fork, Indiana
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Location of Greens Fork in Wayne County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Wayne |
| Township | Clay |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.14 sq mi (0.36 km2) |
| • Land | 0.14 sq mi (0.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,007 ft (307 m) |
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| • Total | 335 |
| • Density | 2,392.86/sq mi (925.50/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EST) |
| ZIP code |
47345
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-29754 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396974 |
Greens Fork is a small town located in Clay Township, Wayne County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. In 2010, about 423 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 335.
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Greens Fork Geography
Greens Fork is a very small town. According to information from 2010, the town covers an area of about 0.16 square miles (0.41 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Greens Fork Population and People
Greens Fork is home to a close-knit community. The number of people living in the town has changed over the years. For example, in 1920, there were 380 residents, and in 2010, there were 423. By 2020, the population was 335.
Who Lives in Greens Fork?
In 2010, there were 423 people living in Greens Fork. Most of the people living in the town were White. A small number of people were Native American or Asian.
There were 147 households in the town. Many of these households had children under 18 living with them. About half of the households were married couples living together. The average household had almost three people.
The average age of people in Greens Fork was about 37 years old. About 27% of the residents were under 18. About 14% were 65 years old or older. Slightly more females lived in the town than males.
Greens Fork History
The town of Greens Fork gets its name from the Greens Fork river. The river and the town were both named after a Delaware Indian named Johnny Green. The Greens Fork post office, where people send and receive mail, has been open since 1828.
In 2002, the town built a new system to clean wastewater. This system helps keep the town and the Greens Fork River clean. It can clean about 40,000 gallons of water every day.
Famous People from Greens Fork
Greens Fork has been the birthplace of a few notable people:
- Fred Gause (1879-1944) - He was born in Greens Fork. He later became a Justice on the Indiana Supreme Court, which is one of the highest courts in Indiana.
- Johnny Ringo (1850–1882) – He was born in Greens Fork. His family moved away when he was young.
- Junior Saffer (1918–1982) – Born in Greens Fork, he was a professional basketball player in the late 1930s.
See also
In Spanish: Greens Fork para niños
