Kentland, Indiana facts for kids
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Kentland, Indiana
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Location of Kentland in Newton County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Newton |
| Township | Jefferson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.35 sq mi (3.50 km2) |
| • Land | 1.35 sq mi (3.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
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| • Total | 1,641 |
| • Density | 1,215.56/sq mi (469.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
47951
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| Area code(s) | 219 |
| FIPS code | 18-39546 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397015 |
Kentland is a town located in Newton County, Indiana, United States. It is part of Jefferson Township. In 2020, about 1,641 people lived there.
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History of Kentland
The town of Kentland was started in 1860. It was first called "Kent." The name was soon made longer to "Kentland." This name honors Alexander J. Kent. He bought the land, which was marshy, and got it ready for buildings. Kentland is also the county seat of Newton County. This means it is where the main government offices for the county are located.
Kentland is known as the hometown of some famous people. One was George Ade, a well-known writer and humorist from the early 1900s. He wrote plays like The College Widow. A big football stadium at Purdue University, called Ross–Ade Stadium, is partly named after him.
Another notable person from Kentland was Warren McCray. He served as the governor of Indiana.
The Newton County Courthouse is an important historical building in Kentland. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2008. This list includes places that are important to history.
Geography of Kentland
Kentland covers a total area of about 1.35 square miles (3.50 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Near Kentland, there is a special place called the Kentland crater. Scientists believe this crater was formed by a meteorite hitting the Earth a very long time ago.
Population Information
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| 1870 | 802 | — | |
| 1880 | 982 | 22.4% | |
| 1890 | 918 | −6.5% | |
| 1900 | 1,006 | 9.6% | |
| 1910 | 1,209 | 20.2% | |
| 1920 | 1,283 | 6.1% | |
| 1930 | 1,355 | 5.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,608 | 18.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,633 | 1.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,783 | 9.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,864 | 4.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,936 | 3.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,798 | −7.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,822 | 1.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,748 | −4.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,641 | −6.1% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 1,748 people living in Kentland. There were 695 households, which are groups of people living together. The town had about 1,142.5 people per square mile.
About 24.7% of the people in Kentland were under 18 years old. The average age of people in the town was 40.9 years.
Education in Kentland
The town has a public library called the Kentland-Jefferson Township Public Library. It is a place where people can borrow books and other materials.
Famous People from Kentland
- George Ade, a famous writer and humorist. Ross–Ade Stadium at Purdue University is partly named after him.
- Alice Chancellor, an engineer who worked for the Army.
- Jethro A. Hatch, the first doctor in Kentland. He also served as a U.S. Representative for Indiana.
- Warren T. McCray, who was the 30th Governor of Indiana.
- Tracy Smith, a former baseball coach for Arizona State.
See also
In Spanish: Kentland (Indiana) para niños
