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Lagro, Indiana
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St. Patrick's Catholic Church, founded in 1836 on the Wabash & Erie Canal
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Location of Lagro in Wabash County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Wabash |
| Township | Lagro |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.61 sq mi (1.57 km2) |
| • Land | 0.59 sq mi (1.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 715 ft (218 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 349 |
| • Density | 588.53/sq mi (227.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EST) |
| ZIP code |
46941
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| Area code(s) | 260 |
| FIPS code | 18-40896 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396704 |
Lagro is a small town in Wabash County, Indiana, in the United States. It is part of Lagro Township. In 2010, the town had a population of 415 people. By 2020, the population was 349.
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History of Lagro
Lagro was named after a Miami Chief called Le Gris. The town's post office has been open since 1893.
Several important buildings in Lagro are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, which was added in 1999. The Masonic Temple and the Red Men Hall were both added in 2020. These buildings are recognized for their historical importance.
Geography and Location
Lagro is located along the Wabash River. It sits across from where the Salamonie River flows into the Wabash.
The town covers a total area of about 0.6 square miles (1.57 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.59 square miles (1.54 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.04 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
The number of people living in Lagro has changed over many years. Here is how the population has grown and shrunk:
- 1850: 293 people
- 1860: 594 people
- 1870: 519 people
- 1880: 600 people
- 1890: 549 people
- 1900: 456 people
- 1910: 463 people
- 1920: 515 people
- 1930: 467 people
- 1940: 542 people
- 1950: 545 people
- 1960: 763 people
- 1970: 552 people
- 1980: 549 people
- 1990: 496 people
- 2000: 454 people
- 2010: 415 people
- 2020: 349 people
Lagro's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 415 people living in Lagro. These people lived in 156 households, and 110 of these were families. The town had about 703 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Lagro were White (96.9%). A smaller number were Native American (1.7%) or Asian (0.5%). About 1% of the population identified as two or more races.
Many households (35.9%) had children under 18 living with them. About 45.5% of households were married couples. Some households had a single female parent (10.9%) or a single male parent (14.1%).
The average age of people in Lagro was 36.6 years. About 26% of residents were under 18 years old. The town had slightly more males (54.2%) than females (45.8%).
Famous People from Lagro
- Ike Duffey (1906–1967) was a sports executive.
- Gene Stratton-Porter (1863–1924) was a famous author, nature photographer, and naturalist. She also produced movies during the silent film era. She was born on her family's farm near Lagro.
