Kirklin, Indiana facts for kids
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Kirklin, Indiana
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Location of Kirklin in Clinton County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Clinton |
| Township | Kirklin |
| Founded | 1830s |
| Incorporated | 1876 |
| Named for | Nathan Kirk, settler |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.42 sq mi (1.09 km2) |
| • Land | 0.42 sq mi (1.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 710 |
| • Density | 1,686.46/sq mi (651.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EST) |
| ZIP code |
46050
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-39942 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396693 |
Kirklin is a small town in Clinton County, Indiana, United States. It is located within Kirklin Township. In 2010, about 788 people lived there. The town gets its name from Nathan Kirk, who was an early settler in the area.
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History of Kirklin
How Kirklin Started
Nathan Kirk was the first white settler in the eastern part of Clinton County. He planned out the town of Kirklin in the early 1830s. The original town plan, called a plat, had seven blocks on each side of the Michigan Road. This road is now known as Main Street.
On October 24, 1836, more blocks were added to the town. These new areas were to the east, west, and south of the first plan.
Early Businesses and Growth
Many businesses opened in Kirklin during its early days:
- Edward Miller opened the first general store in a log building.
- William Wynkoop built the first hotel.
- Hiram Dougherty had a cabinet shop.
- James Hollcraft ran a bar.
- John Heffner was a blacksmith.
- Columbus Kemp had a tannery, which processed animal hides.
- M. Z. Saylor was a doctor.
Becoming an Official Town
In 1876, 224 people living in Kirklin signed a paper asking for the town to become officially recognized, or incorporated. An election was held on April 1, 1876. Everyone voted to approve the idea. On June 8, 1876, the county leaders officially declared Kirklin an incorporated town.
Kirklin in the 1900s
In the early 1900s, Kirklin was a lively place. The town held fun events like horse shows and street fairs. These events took place along Main Street, which was paved with bricks. Kirklin was also sometimes called Kirk's Cross Roads.
The Kirklin Public Library is an important building in the town. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1995. This means it is a special place recognized for its history.
Geography of Kirklin
Kirklin is a small town. According to the 2010 census, its total area is about 0.34 square miles (0.88 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 59 | — | |
| 1870 | 141 | — | |
| 1880 | 252 | 78.7% | |
| 1890 | 550 | 118.3% | |
| 1900 | 624 | 13.5% | |
| 1910 | 699 | 12.0% | |
| 1920 | 695 | −0.6% | |
| 1930 | 644 | −7.3% | |
| 1940 | 712 | 10.6% | |
| 1950 | 734 | 3.1% | |
| 1960 | 767 | 4.5% | |
| 1970 | 736 | −4.0% | |
| 1980 | 662 | −10.1% | |
| 1990 | 707 | 6.8% | |
| 2000 | 766 | 8.3% | |
| 2010 | 788 | 2.9% | |
| 2020 | 710 | −9.9% | |
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Kirklin's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 788 people living in Kirklin. These people lived in 288 households, and 205 of these were families. The town had about 2,317 people per square mile.
Most people in Kirklin were white (98.5%). A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 1.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
- Many households (42.7%) had children under 18 living with them.
- More than half (51.0%) were married couples living together.
- Some households had a female head (10.8%) or a male head (9.4%) without a spouse.
- About 24.0% of households were single individuals.
- Around 10.4% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
- The average household had about 2.74 people.
- The average family had about 3.20 people.
Age and Gender
The average age of people in Kirklin was 34.1 years old.
- About 31.1% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 7.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 26.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 25% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 10.4% were 65 years or older.
The town had a nearly even number of males and females. About 49.6% of the population was male, and 50.4% was female.
See also
In Spanish: Kirklin (Indiana) para niños
