Indiana, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Indiana, Pennsylvania
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Downtown Indiana
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Location of Indiana in Indiana County, Pennsylvania.
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 Indiana, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Indiana, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Pennsylvania | ||
| County | Indiana | ||
| Settled | 1805 | ||
| Incorporated | 1816 | ||
| Government | |||
| • Type | Council-Manager | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 1.76 sq mi (4.57 km2) | ||
| • Land | 1.76 sq mi (4.56 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 1,301 ft (397 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 14,044 | ||
| • Density | 7,984.08/sq mi (3,082.17/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| Zip code |
15701
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| FIPS code | 42-36816 | ||
Indiana is a small town, called a borough, in Pennsylvania, United States. It is the main town of Indiana County. In 2020, about 14,044 people lived there. Indiana is located about 46 miles (74 km) northeast of Pittsburgh.
The town and the area around it are known as the "Christmas Tree Capital of the World." This is because the national Christmas Tree Growers Association started here. Many Christmas tree farms still exist in the area today. The biggest employer in Indiana is Indiana University of Pennsylvania, which is a large university.
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History of Indiana
Indiana got its name from Indiana County. The county was named after a large land area called the "Indiana grant." This land was part of an old agreement called the First Treaty of Fort Stanwix.
The town of Indiana was started in 1805. It became the main town, or county seat, for the new county. A person named George Clymer, who was one of America's Founding Fathers, gave the land for the town. By 1810, only 125 people lived there.
In the past, people in Indiana helped enslaved people escape to freedom. An anti-slavery group in Indiana once helped a person escape from being sent back to slavery in the South. A local leader against slavery, James Moorhead, also published newspapers in Indiana. These papers, like The Clarion of Freedom and Indiana Independent, spoke out against slavery.
Many historic buildings and areas in Indiana are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are important places that are protected. Some of these include the Downtown Indiana Historic District, Breezedale, and the Old Indiana County Courthouse.
Geography and Climate
Indiana, Pennsylvania, is located at 40.6211 degrees north and 79.1549 degrees west. It is a separate town surrounded by White Township.
The town covers about 1.8 square miles (4.7 square kilometers) of land.
Weather in Indiana
Indiana has a climate with warm summers and cold, snowy winters. This type of weather is called a humid continental climate. It rains the most in the summer. Snow usually falls between November and April.
| Climate data for Indiana, Pennsylvania (3mi SE) (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1946–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 75 (24) |
78 (26) |
86 (30) |
91 (33) |
91 (33) |
95 (35) |
98 (37) |
99 (37) |
97 (36) |
87 (31) |
81 (27) |
76 (24) |
99 (37) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 35.8 (2.1) |
39.2 (4.0) |
48.8 (9.3) |
61.7 (16.5) |
71.5 (21.9) |
78.7 (25.9) |
82.5 (28.1) |
81.1 (27.3) |
74.8 (23.8) |
63.4 (17.4) |
51.0 (10.6) |
40.7 (4.8) |
60.8 (16.0) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 26.7 (−2.9) |
28.8 (−1.8) |
37.1 (2.8) |
48.3 (9.1) |
58.7 (14.8) |
66.5 (19.2) |
70.7 (21.5) |
69.4 (20.8) |
63.0 (17.2) |
51.9 (11.1) |
40.5 (4.7) |
32.3 (0.2) |
49.5 (9.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 17.6 (−8.0) |
18.4 (−7.6) |
25.4 (−3.7) |
34.9 (1.6) |
46.0 (7.8) |
54.4 (12.4) |
58.8 (14.9) |
57.7 (14.3) |
51.2 (10.7) |
40.3 (4.6) |
30.0 (−1.1) |
23.9 (−4.5) |
38.2 (3.4) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −24 (−31) |
−26 (−32) |
−10 (−23) |
10 (−12) |
16 (−9) |
31 (−1) |
35 (2) |
34 (1) |
25 (−4) |
11 (−12) |
−4 (−20) |
−19 (−28) |
−26 (−32) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.64 (92) |
2.95 (75) |
3.88 (99) |
4.03 (102) |
4.32 (110) |
4.81 (122) |
5.13 (130) |
4.26 (108) |
4.18 (106) |
3.52 (89) |
3.50 (89) |
3.64 (92) |
47.86 (1,216) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 13.3 (34) |
11.8 (30) |
6.1 (15) |
1.1 (2.8) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
2.7 (6.9) |
10.8 (27) |
45.8 (116) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 17.2 | 14.3 | 13.5 | 14.7 | 15.2 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 12.1 | 11.9 | 12.7 | 13.3 | 15.1 | 167.2 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 10.0 | 7.8 | 4.5 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.4 | 6.1 | 31.8 |
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Population of Indiana
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 317 | — | |
| 1830 | 433 | 36.6% | |
| 1840 | 674 | 55.7% | |
| 1850 | 963 | 42.9% | |
| 1860 | 1,331 | 38.2% | |
| 1870 | 1,605 | 20.6% | |
| 1880 | 1,907 | 18.8% | |
| 1890 | 1,963 | 2.9% | |
| 1900 | 4,142 | 111.0% | |
| 1910 | 5,749 | 38.8% | |
| 1920 | 7,043 | 22.5% | |
| 1930 | 9,569 | 35.9% | |
| 1940 | 10,050 | 5.0% | |
| 1950 | 11,743 | 16.8% | |
| 1960 | 13,005 | 10.7% | |
| 1970 | 16,100 | 23.8% | |
| 1980 | 16,051 | −0.3% | |
| 1990 | 15,174 | −5.5% | |
| 2000 | 14,895 | −1.8% | |
| 2010 | 13,975 | −6.2% | |
| 2020 | 14,044 | 0.5% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 13,508 | −3.3% | |
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In 2010, there were about 13,975 people living in Indiana. Most people living there were White (91.51%). There were also African American (5.19%) and Asian (1.89%) residents. About 1.20% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Indiana was 22 years old. This is because many students from the university live in the borough.
Economy
Indiana has had several iron foundries (places where metal is melted and shaped) over the years. They operated between 1851 and 1948.
A company called McCreary Tire and Rubber opened a factory in Indiana in 1914. This company is now called Specialty Tires of America and still has its main office in Indiana.
Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) is a public university in Indiana. It was started in 1875 as Indiana Normal School.
For younger students, the Indiana Area School District provides public schools. This district includes:
- Four elementary schools (Eisenhower, Horace Mann, East Pike, and Ben Franklin)
- Indiana Area Junior High School
- Indiana Area Senior High School
These schools are known for their quality education. There is also a Catholic school, St. Bernard School, for children from Pre-K to grade 6. Other private religious schools are also available.
Younger children can also attend early learning programs. IndiKids (Indiana County Child Day Care Centers) offers childcare for children of students and community members.
Media
The local newspaper in Indiana is the Indiana Gazette. Indiana also has several radio stations:
| FM stations | ||||
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| Call letters | Frequency | Format | Location | Owner |
| WCOA-FM | 88.5 | Religious | Johnstown | Family Life Ministries, Inc. |
| WQEJ | 89.7 | Classical | Johnstown | WQED Multimedia |
| WIUP | 90.1 | College | Indiana | Indiana University of Pennsylvania |
| WQMU | 92.5 | Hot AC | Indiana | Renda Media |
| WFGI-FM | 95.5 | Country | Johnstown | Seven Mountains Media |
| WKYE | 96.5 | Adult Contemporary | Johnstown | Seven Mountains Media |
| WRKW | 99.1 | Classic Rock | Ebensburg | Seven Mountains Media |
| WDAD | 100.3 | Classic Hits | Indiana | Renda Media |
| WCCS | 101.1 | News/Talk | Homer City | Renda Media |
| WFSJ | 103.7 | Christian Contemporary | Indiana | Godstock Ministries, Inc. |
| WMUG | 105.1 | Religious | Indiana | The Christian Witness, Inc. |
| WLCY | 106.3 | Country | Blairsville | Renda Media |
| AM stations | ||||
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| Call letters | Frequency | Format | Location | Owner |
| WCCS | 1160 | News/Talk | Homer City | Renda Media |
| WDAD | 1450 | Classic Hits | Indiana | Renda Media |
Famous People from Indiana
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Indiana is the birthplace and hometown of the famous actor Jimmy Stewart (1908–1997). He was born and lived at 104 North 7th Street. Even though he left after high school, the town always kept up with his career.
On May 20, 1983, Indiana celebrated Jimmy Stewart's 75th birthday. Before he passed away, a museum about him opened in the local public library. A bronze statue of him was also placed at the county courthouse. The town now holds a Jimmy Stewart film festival every year. This is part of their holiday celebration for the movie It's a Wonderful Life.
The environmental writer Edward Abbey (1927–1989) was also born in Indiana. He grew up in Indiana and nearby towns like Saltsburg and Home. His first book, Jonathan Troy (1954), is set in a town very much like Indiana. His book Appalachian Wilderness (1970) describes Indiana and Home with great care. There is a special historical marker in Pennsylvania for Edward Abbey.
Other notable people from Indiana include:
- James H. Bronson, a Medal of Honor winner from the American Civil War.
- Renée Fleming, a famous opera singer.
- Chris Kuzneski, an author.
- Paul McCandless, a Grammy Award-winning jazz musician.
- Jim Nance, a football player for the New England Patriots.
- Joe Saylor, a drummer for the Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
- Jack Sonni, a guitarist for Dire Straits.
Images for kids
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Downtown Indiana
See also
In Spanish: Indiana (Pensilvania) para niños
