Laketon, Indiana facts for kids
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Laketon, Indiana
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Location of Laketon in Wabash County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Wabash |
| Township | Pleasant |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.21 sq mi (3.15 km2) |
| • Land | 1.05 sq mi (2.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.16 sq mi (0.42 km2) |
| Elevation | 758 ft (231 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 606 |
| • Density | 574.95/sq mi (221.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46943
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| FIPS code | 18-41562 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2629856 |
Laketon is a small community in Wabash County, Indiana, in the United States. It is a census-designated place, which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for collecting population data. It is not an officially incorporated town or city.
History of Laketon
Laketon was first planned and marked out in the year 1836. This is when the first plots of land were set up for people to build homes and businesses.
Early Services
A post office was opened in Laketon in 1838. This allowed residents to send and receive mail. The post office served the community for many years. It finally closed down in 2010.
Laketon's Population
The population of a place tells us how many people live there. This information is gathered during a census, which is a count of all people.
Recent Population Count
According to the 2020 United States Census, Laketon had a population of 606 people. This number helps us understand the size of the community.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 606 | — | |
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