McCutchanville, Indiana facts for kids
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McCutchanville, Indiana
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 McCutchanville, Indiana
Location in Indiana
McCutchanville, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Vanderburgh |
| Township | Center |
| Founded by | Scottish/ Irish immigrants |
| Named for | Samuel McCutchan |
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
47725
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 438847 |
McCutchanville is a small community in Indiana, USA. It is an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government like a city or town. It is located in Vanderburgh County. The community was founded in 1845. It is named after Samuel McCutchan. He was an immigrant from Scotland or Ireland. Samuel McCutchan was also the first postmaster for the area.
History of McCutchanville
McCutchanville was first settled in the early 1800s. Many of the first settlers were immigrants from Scotland and Ireland. In 1845, Samuel McCutchan became the first Post Master. He ran the community's first post office. Because of him, the area became known as McCutchanville. The post office was open from 1850 until 1906.
A famous author, Annie Fellows Johnston, grew up in McCutchanville. She wrote the popular The Little Colonel book series. Annie Fellows Johnston passed away on October 5, 1931. She is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery in Evansville, Indiana.
Schools in McCutchanville
The schools in McCutchanville have changed a lot over time. In the mid-1800s, students went to Center Township School #3. This school was also called McCutchanville School. Later, in 1918, two other schools closed. Their students then came to McCutchanville School. Some children had to walk many miles to get there.
From 1948 to 1957, younger students went to Lynch School. Older students (grades 3-8) attended McCutchanville School. As more families moved to the area, new schools were needed. Oak Hill School opened in 1957 for younger students. McCutchanville School then served grades 6 to 8. In 1966, Oak Hill School expanded. It then taught all students from kindergarten to 8th grade. At that time, McCutchanville School closed its doors.
School districts changed again in 1984. Most students in the McCutchanville area went to Scott Elementary School. They then attended Oak Hill Middle School and North High School. In 2011, another change happened. Oak Hill School was renovated. It became an elementary school once more.
In August 2018, a brand new school opened near McCutchanville Park. This new school brought the name "McCutchanville School" back to the community. Students from other schools were moved to this new building. The students chose "Mustangs" as their mascot. They also picked school colors that match the sports teams at the nearby McCutchanville Park.
Notable Residents
- Albion Fellows Bacon – a writer and social reformer.
- Annie Fellows Johnston – a well-known author.
