Larwill, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Larwill, Indiana
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The historic Christopher Souder House
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Location of Larwill in Whitley County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Whitley |
| Township | Richland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.18 sq mi (0.46 km2) |
| • Land | 0.18 sq mi (0.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 961 ft (293 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 273 |
| • Density | 1,525.14/sq mi (587.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46764
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| Area code(s) | 260 |
| FIPS code | 18-42282 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396709 |
| Website | https://townoflarwill.org/ |
Larwill is a small town located in Richland Township, within Whitley County, in the state of Indiana, United States. In 2010, the town had a population of 283 people.
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History of Larwill
Larwill was first planned and named Huntsville on November 13, 1854. The town's name changed to Larwill on March 8, 1866. This new name honored William and Joseph Larwill, who were important railroad engineers. The Larwill post office has been open since 1866.
The Dr. Christopher Souder House is a very old building in Larwill. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. This means it is an important historical site.
Where is Larwill?
Larwill is located in Whitley County, Indiana. It is a very small town. According to the 2010 census, Larwill covers a total area of about 0.22 square miles (0.57 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Larwill
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 506 | — | |
| 1920 | 264 | — | |
| 1930 | 252 | −4.5% | |
| 1940 | 319 | 26.6% | |
| 1950 | 316 | −0.9% | |
| 1960 | 994 | 214.6% | |
| 1970 | 324 | −67.4% | |
| 1980 | 286 | −11.7% | |
| 1990 | 219 | −23.4% | |
| 2000 | 282 | 28.8% | |
| 2010 | 283 | 0.4% | |
| 2020 | 273 | −3.5% | |
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In 2010, there were 283 people living in Larwill. These people lived in 100 households, and 69 of these were families. The town had about 1286 people per square mile.
About 33% of the households had children under 18 years old. Many households were married couples living together. Some households had a single parent. About 26% of all households were individuals living alone. Around 13% of people living alone were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Larwill was 35.5 years. About 26% of residents were under 18. About 12% were between 18 and 24 years old. The town had a nearly equal number of males and females.
Gallery
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Looking South
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Looking North
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East Side of Larwill
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West Side of Larwill
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Fire Department & Ballpark
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Larwill Lake
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Larwill Cemetery
Famous People from Larwill
- Jill Long Thompson is a notable person from Larwill. She used to be a U.S. Representative, which means she was a member of the United States Congress. She also ran for Governor of Indiana.
See also
In Spanish: Larwill (Indiana) para niños
