Middletown, Indiana facts for kids
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Middletown
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Location of Middletown in Henry County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Henry |
| Township | Fall Creek |
| Platted | 1829 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.16 sq mi (3.01 km2) |
| • Land | 1.16 sq mi (3.00 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 978 ft (298 m) |
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| • Total | 2,255 |
| • Density | 1,943.92/sq mi (750.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47356
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-49014 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396759 |
| Website | http://www.middletownin.com/ |
Middletown is a small town located in the northwest part of Henry County, Indiana, in the United States. In 2010, about 2,322 people lived there.
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History of Middletown
Middletown was officially planned and laid out in 1829. The town got its name because it is located about halfway between two other towns, New Castle and Anderson.
A post office was opened in Middletown in 1830. The town officially became an incorporated town in 1840. This means it gained its own local government.
Two important places in Middletown are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are the John W. Hedrick House and the Middletown Commercial Historic District. Being on this list means they are special places that are important to history.
Geography of Middletown
Middletown covers a total area of about 1.16 square miles (3.01 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Middletown
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 188 | — | |
| 1860 | 368 | 95.7% | |
| 1870 | 711 | 93.2% | |
| 1880 | 606 | −14.8% | |
| 1890 | 851 | 40.4% | |
| 1900 | 1,801 | 111.6% | |
| 1910 | 1,174 | −34.8% | |
| 1920 | 1,273 | 8.4% | |
| 1930 | 1,348 | 5.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,520 | 12.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,731 | 13.9% | |
| 1960 | 2,033 | 17.4% | |
| 1970 | 2,046 | 0.6% | |
| 1980 | 2,978 | 45.6% | |
| 1990 | 2,333 | −21.7% | |
| 2000 | 2,488 | 6.6% | |
| 2010 | 2,322 | −6.7% | |
| 2020 | 2,253 | −3.0% | |
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2010 Population Facts
In 2010, there were 2,322 people living in Middletown. There were 894 households, which are like homes where people live. Most people living in Middletown were White (97.6%).
About 37.5% of the households had children under 18 living there. Many households were married couples living together. Some households were led by a single parent.
The average age of people in Middletown was about 36.6 years old. About 27.8% of the residents were under 18 years old.
Education in Middletown
The Shenandoah School Corporation provides education for students in Middletown. This includes:
- Shenandoah High School
- Shenandoah Middle School
- Shenandoah Elementary School
The town also has a public library called the Middletown Fall Creek Township Public Library. It's a great place to borrow books and learn new things.
Famous People from Middletown
Middletown has been home to several notable people:
- John Hazelton Cotteral (1864−1933) − He was a judge for the United States district and appellate courts.
- Mikel Harry (1951−2017) − He is known as one of the creators of Six Sigma, a method used to improve business processes.
- Beth Solomon (b. 1952) − She is a professional golfer.
- Silas Allred (b. 2002) − He is a collegiate wrestler.
See also
In Spanish: Middletown (Indiana) para niños
