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Hayden, Indiana
Hayden Cemetery
Hayden Cemetery
Location of Hayden in Jennings County, Indiana
Location of Hayden in Jennings County, Indiana
Hayden, Indiana is located in Indiana
Hayden, Indiana
Hayden, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Hayden, Indiana is located in the United States
Hayden, Indiana
Hayden, Indiana
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Indiana
County Jennings
Township Spencer
Area
 • Total 2.47 sq mi (6.41 km2)
 • Land 2.47 sq mi (6.41 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
604 ft (184 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 501
 • Density 202.51/sq mi (78.18/km2)
ZIP code
47245
GNIS feature ID 2587019
FIPS code 18-32584

Hayden is a small community in Indiana, United States. It is also known by the names Hardenburgh or Six Mile. Hayden is located in Jennings County. In 2020, about 501 people lived there.

Where is Hayden?

Hayden is found in central Spencer Township. It lies west of Vernon, which is the main town of Jennings County. A major road, U.S. Route 50, goes through Hayden. This highway can take you to North Vernon, about 7 miles away. It also leads to Seymour, about 8 miles to the west. Hayden has its own post office with the ZIP code 47245.

People of Hayden

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 501
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2020, 501 people lived in Hayden. Most residents were white. A few people were Black, Native American, or from other backgrounds. Some residents were of two or more races.

Hayden's History

Hayden was officially planned and laid out in 1854.

Famous People from Hayden

Some well-known people have come from Hayden:

  • Cliff Daringer – A baseball player who played in the Federal League.
  • Rolla Daringer – Another baseball player who played in Major League Baseball.
  • Mike Simon – Also a Major League Baseball player.
  • Edgar Whitcomb – He was a former governor of Indiana and also an author.

Climate in Hayden

Hayden has a climate with hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate.

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