Marengo, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Marengo, Indiana
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Location of Marengo in Crawford County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Crawford |
| Township | Liberty |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.77 sq mi (2.01 km2) |
| • Land | 0.77 sq mi (2.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 829 |
| • Density | 1,071.06/sq mi (413.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47140
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-46746 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396735 |
Marengo is a small town in Liberty Township, Crawford County, Indiana, United States. In 2020, about 829 people lived there. One of its most famous spots is Marengo Cave, which is a special U.S. National Landmark. It helps bring visitors and money to the town.
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Marengo's History
Early Days of Marengo
Marengo was first known as Big Springs. The town was officially planned out in 1839 under this original name.
How Marengo Got Its Name
The name Marengo was chosen to remember a famous battle called the Battle of Marengo.
A Big Storm in 2004
In 2004, a very strong F3 tornado hit Marengo. This powerful storm damaged almost 75 percent of the town. Sadly, one person also lost their life.
School Changes in Marengo
Marengo used to have its own high school, Marengo High School. Later, schools in the area joined together to form Crawford County High School.
Where is Marengo?
Land Area of Marengo
According to information from 2010, Marengo covers an area of about 0.77 square miles (2.01 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Marengo's Population
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 669 | — | |
| 1900 | 700 | 4.6% | |
| 1910 | 686 | −2.0% | |
| 1920 | 747 | 8.9% | |
| 1930 | 806 | 7.9% | |
| 1940 | 812 | 0.7% | |
| 1950 | 801 | −1.4% | |
| 1960 | 803 | 0.2% | |
| 1970 | 767 | −4.5% | |
| 1980 | 892 | 16.3% | |
| 1990 | 856 | −4.0% | |
| 2000 | 829 | −3.2% | |
| 2010 | 828 | −0.1% | |
| 2020 | 829 | 0.1% | |
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In 2010, the census showed that 828 people lived in Marengo. These people made up 354 households. Most of the people were White (95.4%). A small number were from other racial backgrounds. About 2.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Marengo was 36.2 years. About 26.7% of the residents were under 18 years old. Also, 14.5% were 65 years or older. Slightly more than half of the population (52.2%) were female.
Fun Facts About Marengo
- A movie called Madison (2001) filmed a scene in downtown Marengo. This movie starred Jim Caviezel and Jake Lloyd.
- Another movie, Fire from Below (2008), which starred Kevin Sorbo, was filmed at Marengo Cave.
- The Marengo Warehouse and Distribution Center is a huge underground storage place. Even the United States Department of Defense and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) rent space there. The CDC's agreement means they don't have to tell the warehouse what they are storing!
Places to Visit
- Marengo Cave: A famous cave with amazing formations.
- Patoka Lake: A large lake where you can enjoy water activities.
- Sycamore Springs: A natural spring area.
- Hoosier National Forest: A big forest perfect for hiking and exploring.
- Hemlock Cliffs: A beautiful area with unique rock formations and waterfalls.
- Wyandotte Caves: Another set of interesting caves nearby.
See also
In Spanish: Marengo (Indiana) para niños
