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Ireland, Indiana
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 Ireland, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Ireland, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Dubois |
| Township | Madison |
| Elevation | 479 ft (146 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47546
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| FIPS code | 18-36468 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2830364 |
Ireland is a small community located in Madison Township, Dubois County, in the state of Indiana, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community, meaning it doesn't have its own city government but is part of the larger county.
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History of Ireland, Indiana
Founding and Early Settlers
The land where Ireland now stands was bought from the United States government on December 23, 1816. The person who bought it was John Stewart, who originally came from Ireland. The first people to settle here were mostly Protestants from places like Virginia, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina. They lived in an area known as the "Irish Settlement," which is now the northern part of Madison Township.
How Ireland Got Its Name
The community was once planned to be called "American City." However, the post office department did not approve this name. So, the name was changed to Ireland. The town was officially laid out by John Stewart's son, James, along with four other people. The first map of the town is from May 20, 1865, but it had been a small village for many years before that.
Community Services and Changes
The Ireland post office started operating in 1853. Over time, its services were taken over by the postal system in nearby Jasper. Ireland's school system also changed. In 1970, it joined the Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools. The old middle school building was taken down in 1989. A new Ireland Elementary School was built in 1990 on the same spot where the old middle school used to be.
2017 Tornado Event
On the night of February 28, 2017, a strong tornado hit Ireland. This tornado was part of a larger storm system that affected the area. Several homes in the community were damaged or destroyed. Luckily, no one was reported to be injured during the storm.
Religion in Ireland
Ireland is home to St. Mary's Church. This is a Roman Catholic church that serves the community.
Geography of Ireland
Ireland is located about 4 miles west of downtown Jasper. You can find it along State Road 56, in the northeast part of Madison Township. On the western side of the community, there is a stream called Alder Creek. This creek flows into the Patoka River. The area around Ireland is mostly flat, with wide plains that stretch for miles in some places, except for the valley created by Alder Creek.
Education in Ireland
The schools in Madison Township are part of the Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools district.
Ireland used to have its own high school, which was called Madison Township High School. The school's colors were green and white, and their mascot was the "spuds," which is another word for potatoes. A new building for the high school was being built around 1948. However, in 1970, Madison Township High School merged with Jasper High School.
See also
In Spanish: Ireland (Indiana) para niños
