Montezuma, Indiana facts for kids
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Montezuma, Indiana
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Montezuma's U.S. Route 36 bridge over the Wabash River
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Location of Montezuma in Parke County, Indiana.
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Detailed map of Montezuma
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Indiana |
| County | Parke |
| Township | Reserve, Wabash |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.61 sq mi (1.57 km2) |
| • Land | 0.61 sq mi (1.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 515 ft (157 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 921 |
| • Density | 1,519.80/sq mi (586.48/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47862
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-50652 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396776 |
| Website | http://www.montezuma.in.gov/ |
Montezuma is a small town in Parke County, Indiana, in the United States. It's located in Reserve Township, and a small part extends into Wabash Township. In 2010, about 1,022 people lived there. Montezuma is about 66 miles west of Indianapolis, which is the capital city of Indiana.
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History of Montezuma
Montezuma was first planned out around 1824. The town got its name from Moctezuma II, who was a famous ruler of the Aztec Empire. A place for sending and receiving mail, called a post office, has been open in Montezuma since 1825.
On June 17, 2021, Montezuma experienced a small earthquake. It measured 3.8 on the moment magnitude scale, which is a way to measure how strong an earthquake is.
Where is Montezuma?
Montezuma is located right next to the Wabash River. This river forms the western border of Parke County. A major road, U.S. Route 36, crosses the Wabash River right here in Montezuma.
According to information from 2010, the town covers a total area of about 0.6 square miles (1.57 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town's official boundaries.
Montezuma's Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 580 | — | |
| 1870 | 624 | 7.6% | |
| 1880 | 781 | 25.2% | |
| 1890 | 658 | −15.7% | |
| 1900 | 1,172 | 78.1% | |
| 1910 | 1,537 | 31.1% | |
| 1920 | 1,178 | −23.4% | |
| 1930 | 1,292 | 9.7% | |
| 1940 | 1,366 | 5.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,220 | −10.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,231 | 0.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,192 | −3.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,352 | 13.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,134 | −16.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,179 | 4.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,022 | −13.3% | |
| 2020 | 921 | −9.9% | |
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In 2010, there were 1,022 people living in Montezuma. These people lived in 417 different homes, and 274 of these were families. The town had about 1,703 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Montezuma were White (96.1%). A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 4.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 32.6% of the homes had children under 18 years old living there. Many homes (42.4%) were married couples living together. The average home had about 2.45 people, and the average family had about 2.95 people.
The average age of people in Montezuma was 38.5 years old. About 26.8% of the residents were under 18. About 15% were 65 years old or older. The town had a nearly equal number of males (50.5%) and females (49.5%).
Learning in Montezuma
The town of Montezuma has a public library. This library allows people to borrow books and other materials. It is called the Montezuma Public Library.
Famous People from Montezuma
Some interesting people were born or lived in Montezuma:
- Gordon Allport (1897–1967) was a very important thinker in the field of psychology. He studied how people's personalities are formed. He was born in Montezuma.
- James W. Hawkes (1853–1932) was a minister and a missionary. He traveled to Qajar Iran to help people and even started a school there. He was also born in Montezuma.
See also
In Spanish: Montezuma (Indiana) para niños
