Lanesville, Indiana facts for kids
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Lanesville, Indiana
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Location of Lanesville in Harrison County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Harrison |
| Township | Franklin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.94 sq mi (2.44 km2) |
| • Land | 0.94 sq mi (2.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 699 ft (213 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 935 |
| • Density | 993.62/sq mi (383.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47136
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-42048 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0437616 |
Lanesville is a town in Franklin Township, Harrison County, Indiana, United States. The population was 564 at the 2010 census.
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History
The first permanent settlement was made at Lanesville about 1800. Lanesville was platted in 1817, and named for one Mr. Lane, the government official who surveyed the town site.
The Lanesville post office was established in 1832.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, Lanesville has a total area of 0.52 square miles (1.35 km2), all land.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 157 | — | |
| 1880 | 280 | 78.3% | |
| 1890 | 277 | −1.1% | |
| 1900 | 324 | 17.0% | |
| 1910 | 290 | −10.5% | |
| 1920 | 269 | −7.2% | |
| 1930 | 273 | 1.5% | |
| 1940 | 267 | −2.2% | |
| 1950 | 314 | 17.6% | |
| 1960 | 346 | 10.2% | |
| 1970 | 586 | 69.4% | |
| 1980 | 570 | −2.7% | |
| 1990 | 512 | −10.2% | |
| 2000 | 614 | 19.9% | |
| 2010 | 564 | −8.1% | |
| 2020 | 935 | 65.8% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 564 people, 241 households, and 157 families living in the town. The population density was 1,084.6 inhabitants per square mile (418.8/km2). There were 280 housing units at an average density of 538.5 per square mile (207.9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.2% White, 0.4% African American, 0.2% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.
There were 241 households, of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.5% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.9% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.87.
The median age in the town was 40.9 years. 24.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.8% were from 25 to 44; 27.9% were from 45 to 64; and 16.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.
Culture
The town has a popular yearly festival called the Lanesville Heritage Weekend.
In the media
In 2006, a 14-foot python killed its owner in Lanesville. It then escaped, and was later recaptured by police.
Education
- Lanesville Junior Senior High School
- Lanesville Elementary School
- St. John Lutheran School
Lanesville has a public library, a branch of the Harrison County Public Library.
Notable people
- Walter Q. Gresham - Postmaster General, Court of Appeals judge, two-time candidate for Republican presidential nomination, Secretary of State, and Secretary of the Treasury.
- Charlie Reising - Major League Baseball outfielder for the 1884 Indianapolis Hoosiers.
- Steve Stemle - Major League Baseball pitcher.
See also
In Spanish: Lanesville (Indiana) para niños
