Markleville, Indiana facts for kids
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Markleville, Indiana
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Intersection of Main Street (SR 38) and State Street in center of town
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Location in Madison County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Madison |
| Township | Adams |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.56 sq mi (1.44 km2) |
| • Land | 0.56 sq mi (1.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 955 ft (291 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 484 |
| • Density | 868.94/sq mi (335.28/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46056
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-47178 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396737 |
Markleville is a small town in Adams Township, located in Madison County, Indiana, United States. It is part of the larger Indianapolis–Carmel–Anderson metropolitan area. In 2020, the town had a population of 484 people.
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History of Markleville
Markleville was founded by John Markle in 1852. The town was named after him. It officially became an incorporated town in 1912.
The Fall Creek Massacre Site
About a mile from Markleville is the site of the Fall Creek massacre. This important event was written about by Jessamyn West in her novel Massacre at Fall Creek.
You can find a historical marker just east of Markleville on State Road 38. This marker shares the story of the massacre. In 1824, four men were put on trial. Their names were Hudson, Sawyer, John T. Bridge, Sr., and John Bridge, Jr. They were found guilty of killing eight members of a small group of Seneca Native Americans. This group included women and children.
This event was very important in U.S. history. It was the first time that white men were punished for killing Native Americans. One of the men, 18-year-old John Bridge, Jr., was pardoned by Indiana Governor J. Brown Ray because of his young age.
Geography of Markleville
Markleville is located in the southeastern part of Madison County. Indiana State Road 38 runs through the center of town. This road is known as Main Street in Markleville.
If you head west-northwest on State Road 38, you will reach Pendleton about 7 miles away. Going east-southeast for 14 miles will take you to New Castle. Anderson, which is the main city of Madison County, is about 10 miles north of Markleville.
The U.S. Census Bureau states that Markleville covers a total area of about 0.56 square miles (1.44 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The town's water flows into small streams that lead to Lick Creek. Lick Creek then joins Fall Creek, which is a branch of the White River.
Markleville Population Facts
The population of Markleville has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at how many people have lived in the town during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 83 | — | |
| 1880 | 112 | 34.9% | |
| 1930 | 251 | — | |
| 1940 | 266 | 6.0% | |
| 1950 | 314 | 18.0% | |
| 1960 | 402 | 28.0% | |
| 1970 | 457 | 13.7% | |
| 1980 | 427 | −6.6% | |
| 1990 | 412 | −3.5% | |
| 2000 | 383 | −7.0% | |
| 2010 | 528 | 37.9% | |
| 2020 | 484 | −8.3% | |
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Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, Markleville had 528 residents. There were 196 households and 142 families living in the town. The town had about 943 people per square mile (364 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Markleville were White (97.9%). A small number were African-American (0.2%), Asian (0.2%), or from other races. About 0.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 38.8% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (58.2%) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.69 people, and the average family had 3.15 people.
The average age of people in Markleville was 35.7 years. About 28.6% of residents were under 18. About 13.1% were 65 years old or older. The town had slightly more females (51.1%) than males (48.9%).
See also
In Spanish: Markleville (Indiana) para niños
