Harlan, Indiana facts for kids
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Harlan, Indiana
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Harlan High School, built in 1908 and closed in 1965.
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Location of Harlan in Allen County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Indiana | |
| County | Allen | |
| Township | Springfield | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.10 sq mi (8.04 km2) | |
| • Land | 3.10 sq mi (8.04 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 787 ft (240 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,577 | |
| • Density | 508.05/sq mi (196.14/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
46743
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| Area code(s) | 260 | |
| FIPS code | 18-31432 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2629852 | |
Harlan is a small community in Allen County, Indiana, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau identifies for collecting statistics, but it's not an officially incorporated town or city. In 2010, about 1,634 people lived in Harlan.
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A Look Back: Harlan's History
Harlan was established in 1853 by a couple named Lewis and Julia Ann Reichelderfer. When it first started, Harlan was actually two separate communities. These were Harlan and another place called Maysville.
The road that separated these two areas was Georgetown Road, which is now known as State Road 37. Harlan was located on the north side of this road. The post office in Harlan has been open since 1851. Maysville eventually disappeared, and Harlan became the main community.
Where is Harlan?
Harlan is located on State Road 37. It is about 15 miles (24 km) northeast of a larger city called Fort Wayne. Harlan is also quite close to the border of Ohio, being about 7 miles (11 km) west of the state line.
Learning in Harlan
Students in Harlan attend schools that are part of the East Allen County Schools (EACS) district. Children living in Harlan are assigned to specific schools. For elementary school, they go to Woodlan Elementary School. For older students, they attend Woodlan Junior/Senior High School.
Who Lives in Harlan?
Demographics is the study of populations. It looks at things like how many people live in an area and how old they are. According to the 2020 census, Harlan had a population of 1,577 people.
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| 2020 | 1,577 | — | |
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See also
In Spanish: Harlan (Indiana) para niños
