Montgomery, Indiana facts for kids
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Montgomery, Indiana
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Location of Montgomery in Daviess County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Daviess |
| Township | Barr |
| Named after | Montgomery, Wales |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.66 sq mi (4.31 km2) |
| • Land | 1.62 sq mi (4.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2) |
| Elevation | 525 ft (160 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 792 |
| • Density | 490.10/sq mi (189.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern(EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47558
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-50688 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396777 |
Montgomery is a small town located in Daviess County, Indiana, in the United States. In 2020, about 792 people lived there. It is part of Barr Township.
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History of Montgomery
Montgomery was founded in 1865 by Valentine B. Montgomery. It became an important stop and shipping point for the Ohio and Mississippi Railway.
St. Peter's Church
St. Peter's Church is one of the oldest Catholic churches in Indiana. The first church building was a log cabin built in 1818. A larger wooden church was built in 1823.
In 1841, a bishop named Célestine Guynemer de la Hailandière gave the church and its land to a French priest, Edward Sorin. Father Sorin came with seven Brothers from the Congregation of Holy Cross. The property included 160 acres of land, the church, and two log cabins. One of these cabins was used as a school.
Father Sorin later had an idea to start a college. Even though there was another college nearby, he thought about building one at St. Peter's. However, the bishop suggested he look elsewhere. Near the end of 1842, the bishop offered Father Sorin land in South Bend. Father Sorin left St. Peter's and went on to found the famous University of Notre Dame.
Geography
Montgomery is a small town. According to the 2010 census, its total area is about 0.24 square miles (0.62 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 135 | — | |
| 1880 | 155 | 14.8% | |
| 1890 | 415 | 167.7% | |
| 1900 | 616 | 48.4% | |
| 1910 | 511 | −17.0% | |
| 1920 | 576 | 12.7% | |
| 1930 | 445 | −22.7% | |
| 1940 | 510 | 14.6% | |
| 1950 | 538 | 5.5% | |
| 1960 | 446 | −17.1% | |
| 1970 | 411 | −7.8% | |
| 1980 | 390 | −5.1% | |
| 1990 | 351 | −10.0% | |
| 2000 | 368 | 4.8% | |
| 2010 | 343 | −6.8% | |
| 2020 | 792 | 130.9% | |
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The population of Montgomery has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 343 people living in the town. By 2020, the population had grown to 792 people.
2010 Census Details
In 2010, there were 137 households in Montgomery. About 34% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Most of the people living in Montgomery were White. A small percentage were of Hispanic or Latino background. The average age of people in the town was about 36.6 years old.
Gasthof Village
Montgomery is home to a notable Amish community. The local Catholic community runs the Gasthof Amish Village. This village is a special place where you can find various shops. These shops sell furniture, blankets, and other items that are handmade by the Amish people.
Notable People
Some well-known people from Montgomery include:
- Harry Endicott – an Indy car driver
- Bill Endicott – an Indy car driver
See also
In Spanish: Montgomery (Indiana) para niños
