LaGrange, Indiana facts for kids
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LaGrange
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LaGrange County Courthouse
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Location of Lagrange in LaGrange County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | LaGrange |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.79 sq mi (4.62 km2) |
| • Land | 1.79 sq mi (4.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,715 |
| • Density | 1,520.16/sq mi (587.08/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EST) |
| ZIP code |
46761
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| Area code(s) | 260 |
| FIPS code | 18-40860 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396703 |
LaGrange is a town in Indiana, USA. It is the main town, or county seat, of LaGrange County. In 2010, about 2,625 people lived there. By 2020, the population grew to 2,715 people.
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History of LaGrange
LaGrange was first planned and mapped out in 1836. The town was named after LaGrange County.
Early Settlers of LaGrange County
The first people to settle in LaGrange County were from New England. They were descendants of the English Puritans who settled that area long ago. These settlers were part of a big move west into the Northwest Territory. This happened after the Erie Canal was finished, making travel easier.
Many early settlers came from specific counties in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Others came from towns in Vermont. They were often members of the Congregational Church. Over time, many also became Baptists, Pentecostals, or Methodists.
When these settlers arrived, the land was mostly thick forests and wild grasslands. They worked hard to clear roads and build farms. They also built churches, government buildings, and set up mail routes. Because of these settlers, LaGrange County kept a strong connection to early New England culture for many years.
LaGrange County Courthouse History
The LaGrange County Courthouse is a very important building. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. This means it is recognized as a special historical site.
The courthouse and the town's yearly fall festival are shown in a mural from 1941. This mural, called Corn School, was painted by Jessie Hull Mayer. She won a special government project to create this artwork.
Geography of LaGrange
LaGrange is located in Indiana. According to the 2010 census, the town covers an area of about 1.7 square miles (4.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 650 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,038 | 59.7% | |
| 1880 | 1,367 | 31.7% | |
| 1890 | 1,784 | 30.5% | |
| 1900 | 1,703 | −4.5% | |
| 1910 | 1,772 | 4.1% | |
| 1920 | 1,610 | −9.1% | |
| 1930 | 1,640 | 1.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,814 | 10.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,892 | 4.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,990 | 5.2% | |
| 1970 | 2,053 | 3.2% | |
| 1980 | 2,164 | 5.4% | |
| 1990 | 2,382 | 10.1% | |
| 2000 | 2,919 | 22.5% | |
| 2010 | 2,625 | −10.1% | |
| 2020 | 2,715 | 3.4% | |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, LaGrange had 2,715 people living in the town. There were 1,143 households and 687 families.
Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 2,625 people living in LaGrange. The town had 1,041 households and 637 families. The population density was about 1,544 people per square mile.
Most of the people in LaGrange were White (93.7%). About 9.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 33.5% of households had children under 18. The average household had 2.43 people. The average family had 3.17 people.
The average age in LaGrange was 37.7 years old. About 27% of residents were under 18. About 17.8% were 65 or older.
LaGrange County Courthouse
The LaGrange County Courthouse was designed in 1878. The architects were Thomas J. Tolan, & Son, from Fort Wayne, Indiana. The courthouse was officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 17, 1980.
Transportation in LaGrange
LaGrange has bus service provided by Barons Bus Lines. These buses travel between Cleveland, Ohio and Chicago, Illinois. They often use US Route 20 for local stops. This bus service is important for the town, similar to how essential air service helps smaller airports.
Roads and Highways
LaGrange is served by two main roads: U.S. Route 20 and State Road 9. The town is also only seven miles from the Howe-LaGrange exit of the Indiana Toll Road. LaGrange does not have scheduled airline or passenger train service.
Education in LaGrange
The town of LaGrange is part of the Lakeland School Corporation. Students living in LaGrange attend these local schools:
- Lakeland Primary School
- Lakeland Intermediate School
- Lakeland Jr./Sr. High School (Lagrange, Indiana)
LaGrange also has a public library. It is a branch of the LaGrange County Public Library system.
Communications
LaGrange is located within the Michiana television market. This means TV channels from that area serve the town.
Culture and Recreation
LaGrange offers several ways to have fun outdoors. You can find many geocaches, which are like treasure hunts using GPS. There are also wooded trails for walking and athletic parks. The town even has a skate-park for skateboarding and other activities.
See also
In Spanish: LaGrange (Indiana) para niños
