Lizton, Indiana facts for kids
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Town of Lizton, Indiana
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Downtown Lizton
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"The only Lizton in the world"
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Location of Lizton in Hendricks County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Hendricks |
| Township | Union |
| Established | 1851 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.66 sq mi (1.72 km2) |
| • Land | 0.66 sq mi (1.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 948 ft (289 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 511 |
| • Density | 770.74/sq mi (297.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46149
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| Area code(s) | 317 |
| FIPS code | 18-44442 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396721 |
| Website | http://townoflizton.com/ |
Lizton is a small town in Indiana, United States. It is located in Hendricks County. In 2020, about 511 people lived there. Lizton is one of three towns that are part of the North West Hendricks School Corporation. The other two towns are Pittsboro and North Salem.
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History of Lizton
Lizton was first called New Elizabeth. It was started in 1837 by a man named Jesse Veiley. He named the town after his wife, Elizabeth.
A post office opened in 1854, also called New Elizabeth. In 1873, the town's name was changed to Lizton. Some people believe the railroad might have changed the name.
Where is Lizton?
Lizton is located in Union Township. According to the 2010 census, Lizton covers an area of about 0.57 square miles (1.48 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People in Lizton
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 224 | — | |
| 1920 | 182 | −18.7% | |
| 1930 | 217 | 19.2% | |
| 1940 | 200 | −7.8% | |
| 1950 | 276 | 38.0% | |
| 1960 | 366 | 32.6% | |
| 1970 | 397 | 8.5% | |
| 1980 | 456 | 14.9% | |
| 1990 | 410 | −10.1% | |
| 2000 | 372 | −9.3% | |
| 2010 | 488 | 31.2% | |
| 2020 | 511 | 4.7% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 488 people living in Lizton. These people lived in 197 households. About 137 of these households were families. The town had about 856 people per square mile (330 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Lizton were White (97.3%). A small number were Asian (0.4%) or from other races (0.8%). About 1.4% of the people were from two or more races. Also, 1.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 39.6% of households had children under 18 years old. Many households (45.7%) were married couples. Some households (15.7%) had a female head with no husband. About 8.1% had a male head with no wife.
The average age of people in Lizton was 32.1 years old. About 28.5% of residents were under 18. About 7.6% were 65 or older. There were slightly more males (53.1%) than females (46.9%) in the town.
Schools in Lizton
Lizton is part of the North West Hendricks School Corporation. This school district includes:
- Tri-West Hendricks High School
- Tri-West Middle School
Famous People from Lizton
- Peyton Hendershot: He is an NFL tight end. He plays for the Dallas Cowboys.
- Jeff Gordon: He is a famous NASCAR champion. He lived in Lizton when he was a child and through high school.
Images for kids
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Downtown Lizton
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Location of Lizton in Hendricks County, Indiana.
See also
In Spanish: Lizton (Indiana) para niños
