Huntingburg, Indiana facts for kids
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Huntingburg, Indiana
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| Nickname(s):
"Hollywood of the Midwest"
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| Motto(s):
"A City Like No Other!"
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Location of Huntingburg in Dubois County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Dubois |
| Township | Patoka |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.27 sq mi (13.64 km2) |
| • Land | 5.05 sq mi (13.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0.21 sq mi (0.55 km2) |
| Elevation | 495 ft (151 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,362 |
| • Density | 1,258.80/sq mi (486.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47542
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| FIPS code | 18-35284 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394451 |
| Website | http://www.huntingburg-in.gov/ |
Huntingburg is a city in Dubois County, Indiana. It is located in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Indiana. In 2020, about 6,362 people lived there.
Huntingburg is famous for its downtown area. You can find many antique shops there. The city is also known as the "Hollywood of the Midwest." This is because several movies were filmed here. These include A League of Their Own (1992), Hard Rain (1998), and Soul of the Game (1996). For A League of Their Own, Columbia Pictures even fixed up the grandstand at League Stadium.
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History of Huntingburg
Huntingburg was planned in 1837 by Colonel Jacob Geiger. He bought a large area of land, about 1,920 acres. He was one of the first people to settle there permanently. The city was likely named Huntingburg because it was a popular place for hunting. Huntingburg officially became a town in 1866.
Two important places in Huntingburg are on the National Register of Historic Places. These are the Huntingburg Commercial Historic District and the Huntingburg Town Hall and Fire Engine House. The Huntingburg post office has been open since 1842.
On November 4, 2007, Huntingburg changed its time zone. It moved from the Central Time Zone back to the Eastern Time Zone. This change happened along with the rest of Dubois County.
Geography and Climate
Huntingburg covers an area of about 5.27 square miles. Most of this area, about 5.06 square miles, is land. The remaining 0.21 square miles is water.
Huntingburg's Climate
The weather in Huntingburg has hot, humid summers. The winters are usually cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. It is often shown as "Cfa" on climate maps.
| Climate data for Huntingburg, IN | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 40.5 (4.7) |
45.7 (7.6) |
56.1 (13.4) |
67.3 (19.6) |
76.1 (24.5) |
84.0 (28.9) |
87.0 (30.6) |
86.7 (30.4) |
80.5 (26.9) |
69.3 (20.7) |
56.7 (13.7) |
43.8 (6.6) |
66.1 (19.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 22.6 (−5.2) |
25.6 (−3.6) |
33.9 (1.1) |
43.7 (6.5) |
52.9 (11.6) |
62.2 (16.8) |
65.9 (18.8) |
64.1 (17.8) |
56.3 (13.5) |
44.8 (7.1) |
36.8 (2.7) |
26.1 (−3.3) |
44.6 (7.0) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.3 (84) |
3.1 (79) |
4.3 (110) |
4.4 (110) |
5.6 (140) |
4.2 (110) |
4.4 (110) |
3.2 (81) |
3.5 (89) |
3.5 (89) |
4.3 (110) |
4.0 (100) |
47.8 (1,212) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 3.4 (8.6) |
3.5 (8.9) |
1.3 (3.3) |
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0.1 (0.25) |
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2.5 (6.4) |
10.8 (27.45) |
| Average precipitation days | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 116 |
| Average snowy days | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 |
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People in Huntingburg
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 781 | — | |
| 1890 | 3,167 | 305.5% | |
| 1900 | 2,527 | −20.2% | |
| 1910 | 2,464 | −2.5% | |
| 1920 | 3,261 | 32.3% | |
| 1930 | 3,440 | 5.5% | |
| 1940 | 3,816 | 10.9% | |
| 1950 | 4,056 | 6.3% | |
| 1960 | 4,146 | 2.2% | |
| 1970 | 4,794 | 15.6% | |
| 1980 | 5,376 | 12.1% | |
| 1990 | 5,242 | −2.5% | |
| 2000 | 5,598 | 6.8% | |
| 2010 | 6,057 | 8.2% | |
| 2020 | 6,362 | 5.0% | |
| Source: US Census Bureau | |||
2020 Population Data
In 2020, there were 6,362 people living in Huntingburg. Most people, about 79.4%, were White. About 6.2% were Black or African American. Around 2.5% were Asian. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 28.6% of the population.
About 7.1% of the people were under 5 years old. About 31.1% were under 18 years old. People aged 65 and older made up 15.3% of the population. The city had slightly more females (50.2%) than males (49.8%).
2010 Population Data
In 2010, Huntingburg had 6,057 people. There were 2,334 households, which are groups of people living together. About 37.4% of these households had children under 18. Many households (46.4%) were married couples.
The average age in the city was 35.1 years. About 27.9% of residents were under 18. About 13.5% were 65 or older. The population was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.
Education in Huntingburg
Huntingburg is part of the Southwest Dubois County School Corporation. This school district was formed in 1972. It happened when the town of Holland joined with Huntingburg's school system.
The schools in this district include:
- Southridge High School
- Southridge Middle School
- Huntingburg Elementary School
- Holland Elementary School
Before 1972, Huntingburg had its own high school. Their school colors were black and red. Their mascot was the Happy Hunters. The town also has a free public library called the Huntingburg Public Library.
Culture and Sports
League Stadium is a well-known place in Huntingburg. It used to be home to professional baseball teams. The Dubois County Dragons played there from 1996 to 2002. For a while, Huntingburg was the smallest city to have a professional baseball team.
Later, the Bluff City Bombers moved to Huntingburg in 2005. They changed their name to the Dubois County Bombers. They now play in the Ohio Valley League.
Transportation
Huntingburg has its own airport, called Huntingburg Airport. It is a public airport located about 3 nautical miles south of the city center. The Dubois County Airport Authority owns it.
The Dubois County Railroad also connects to the main Norfolk Southern railway line in Huntingburg. This helps move goods in and out of the city.
Famous People from Huntingburg
Many talented people have come from Huntingburg, including:
- Tim Barrett – A baseball player who played in both major and minor leagues.
- Ray Blemker – Another baseball player who played in major and minor leagues.
- John L. Bretz – A former member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
- Don Buse – A professional basketball player who won an ABA championship in 1973. He also played in the NBA.
- Bob Coleman – A Major League Baseball player and minor league manager.
- Alex Graman – A Major League Baseball pitcher for teams like the New York Yankees.
- Bill Menke – A basketball player for the 1940 national champion Indiana Hoosiers.
- Benjamin F. Miessner – An engineer and inventor.
- W. Otto Miessner – A composer and music teacher.
- Colson Montgomery – A professional baseball shortstop for the Chicago White Sox.
- Gordon St. Angelo – A former chairman of the Indiana Democratic Party.
- Mitch Stetter – A pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers and now a coach.
See also
In Spanish: Huntingburg (Indiana) para niños
