Montmorenci, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Montmorenci, Indiana
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Montmorenci's grain elevators silhouetted at dusk
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Location of Montmorenci in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Tippecanoe |
| Township | Shelby |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.59 sq mi (4.13 km2) |
| • Land | 1.59 sq mi (4.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 699 ft (213 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 173 |
| • Density | 108.74/sq mi (41.99/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47906
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 439370, 2583460 |
Montmorenci is an unincorporated census-designated place in Shelby Township, Tippecanoe County, Indiana. Older maps sometimes spell the name Montmorency or Montmorencie.
It is part of the Lafayette, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History
An old variant name of the community was called Bringham's Grove.
A post office was established under the name Bringham's Grove in 1846, and was renamed to Montmorenci in 1853. It is still currently in operation.
Geography
Montmorenci is located at 40°28'28" North, 87°01'46" West (40.474444, -87.029444) in Shelby Township, at the intersection of U.S. Routes 52 and 231. It has an elevation of 699 feet.
Demographics
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| 2020 | 173 | — | |
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Education
Even though Montmorenci is in Tippecanoe County, all public education is provided by the Benton Community School Corporation from neighboring Benton County. Students attend Otterbein Elementary in grades K-6, then move on to Benton Central Jr./Sr. High School in grades 7-12.
Images for kids
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The old Montmorenci School building.
See also
In Spanish: Montmorenci (Indiana) para niños
