Milan, Indiana facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Milan, Indiana
Town
Town of Milan
Milan's historic Masonic lodge building
Location of Milan in Ripley County, Indiana.
Country	United States
State	Indiana
County	Ripley
Townships	Franklin, Washington
Area
• Total	2.02 sq mi (5.24 km2)
• Land	1.99 sq mi (5.15 km2)
• Water	0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2)
Elevation	981 ft (299 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,823
• Density	916.08/sq mi (353.71/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	47031
Area code	812 & 930
FIPS code	18-49266
GNIS feature ID	2396761
Website	http://www.milan-in-gov.net/

A photo from the Small Town Indiana photo survey

Milan (/ˈmaɪlɪn/ MY-lin) is a small town located in Ripley County, Indiana, in the United States. It is part of both Franklin and Washington townships. In 2010, about 1,899 people lived here.

Milan is famous for its high school basketball team. In 1954, the team won the Indiana state championship against Muncie Central High School. This was a huge win because Milan was one of the smallest towns ever to win a state championship in basketball in the U.S. The exciting story of the 1954 Milan Team inspired the 1986 movie Hoosiers.

Some people think a poetry book called Pop. 359 (written in 1941 by Carl Wilson) is about Milan. However, that book is actually about a different nearby town called Moores Hill.

History of Milan

Milan was first planned out in 1854. This happened when the railroad was built and reached that area. The town got its name from Milan, a famous city in Italy. There was also an older settlement nearby called Old Milan that shared the same name.

The Milan Masonic Lodge No. 31 is an important historical building in the town. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2013, which means it's recognized for its special history.

Milan's Location and Size

Milan is located at 39°7′22″N 85°7′50″W / 39.12278°N 85.13056°W / 39.12278; -85.13056.

According to information from 2010, Milan covers a total area of about 1.98 square miles (5.13 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.95 square miles (5.05 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.08 square kilometers), is water.

People of Milan

Population in 2010

In 2010, there were 1,899 people living in Milan. These people lived in 706 households, and 476 of these were families. The town had about 973.8 people per square mile.

Most of the people in Milan were White (97.7%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 0.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino. The average age of people in Milan was about 36.7 years old.

Education in Milan

Milan is part of the Milan Community Schools school district. This district has three schools for students:

• Milan Elementary School
• Milan Middle School
• Milan High School

In 2006, the Milan Community Schools district was recognized by the Indiana Department of Education. It received an "Exemplary Progress School Corporation" award for its great work.

Milan also has a public library. It is a branch of the Osgood Public Library, providing books and resources for everyone in the community.

Famous People from Milan

Several notable people have connections to Milan, Indiana:

• Jamie Johnson - A musician and member of the band Grascals.
• William Jordan - An actor who was also a member of the famous 1954 Milan High School basketball team.
• Bobby Plump - A key player on the 1954 Milan High School basketball team. He is also an author and a restaurateur.
• Gene White - Another important member of the 1954 Milan High School Indiana State Championship basketball team.

See also

In Spanish: Milan (Indiana) para niños