Moores Hill, Indiana facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Moores Hill, Indiana
Town
Location of Moores Hill in Dearborn County, Indiana.
Country	United States
State	Indiana
County	Dearborn
Township	Sparta
Area
• Total	0.43 sq mi (1.11 km2)
• Land	0.43 sq mi (1.11 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	994 ft (303 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	675
• Density	1,569.77/sq mi (606.07/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	47032
Area code(s)	812
FIPS code	18-50958
GNIS feature ID	2396779

Moores Hill is a town in Sparta Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, United States. In 2010, the town had a population of 597 people. By 2020, the population grew to 675.

History of Moores Hill

Moores Hill was first planned out in 1839. Two people, Adam Moore and Andrew Stevens, created the first nine lots. These lots were right next to Moore's gristmill, which was a mill used for grinding grain.

The community was first called Moores Mill. However, the postal service made a mistake and spelled it Moores Hill. The new name stuck, and that's what the town is called today.

Many of the first people to settle in Moores Hill were Methodist families. They came from places like Delaware and the coast of Maryland. Samuel Herron opened the first store in the town.

A book of poems called Pop. 359 is about Moores Hill and its people. It was written in 1941 by Carl Wilson, who used the pen name Tramp Starr.

Two important buildings in Moores Hill are recognized for their history. The Carnegie Hall of Moores Hill College and the Moores Hill United Methodist Church are both listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are special places that are worth preserving.

Landmarks in Moores Hill

Carnegie Hall is a famous building in Moores Hill. It was built in 1908. This hall was originally part of Moores Hill College, which is now known as the University of Evansville.

Over the years, Carnegie Hall has been used for different purposes. It was an academic building for college students. It also served as an elementary school and a high school. Today, Carnegie Hall is a museum.

Geography and Climate

Where is Moores Hill?

According to information from 2010, Moores Hill covers a total area of about 0.54 square miles (1.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

What is the Climate Like?

The weather in Moores Hill has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, you might see it labeled as "Cfa."

Population Information

Moores Hill in 2010

In 2010, there were 597 people living in Moores Hill. These people lived in 223 households. Out of these, 155 were families.

Most of the people in the town were White, making up 97.8% of the population. A small number of people were African American or Asian. Some people identified with other races or with two or more races. Less than 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

About 36.8% of the households had children under 18 years old living there. Many households, 48.4%, were married couples living together. Some households had a female head without a husband (12.6%), or a male head without a wife (8.5%). About 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals living alone.

The average age of people in Moores Hill was 37.5 years old. About 28.5% of residents were under 18. About 10.1% of residents were 65 years old or older. The town had slightly more females (52.6%) than males (47.4%).

Famous People from Moores Hill

Some people who became well-known have connections to Moores Hill:

• Walt Justis, a baseball player
• E. J. Pennington, a pioneer in the automotive industry
• Janet Rumsey, a baseball player

See also

In Spanish: Moores Hill para niños