Morgantown, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Morgantown, Indiana
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Morgantown Town Hall
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Location in Morgan County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Morgan |
| Township | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.38 sq mi (0.98 km2) |
| • Land | 0.38 sq mi (0.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
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679 ft (207 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,014 |
| • Density | 2,682.54/sq mi (1,036.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46160
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-51102 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396781 |
Morgantown is a small town in Indiana, United States. It is located in Morgan County, where two main roads, State Road 135 and State Road 252, meet. In 2020, about 1,014 people lived there.
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A Look Back in Time
Morgantown was started by Robert Bowles and Samuel Teeters in March 1831. They first planned out 52 building lots for the new town. A post office opened in Morgantown in 1833, helping people send and receive mail.
In 2006, the Morgantown Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is a special area with old buildings and places that are important to history.
Where is Morgantown?
Morgantown is in the southeastern part of Morgan County. Its eastern edge is right next to Johnson County. Indiana State Road 252 goes through the town center, known as Washington Street.
This road leads northwest for about 10 miles to Martinsville, which is the main town of the county. Indiana State Road 135 also joins State Road 252 on Washington Street.
However, State Road 135 then turns south out of town on Marion Street. It leads about 12 miles to Nashville. Both highways, State Road 135 and State Road 252, leave town together and go northeast for about 6 miles to Trafalgar.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Morgantown covers a total area of about 0.38 square miles (0.98 square kilometers). All of this area is land. Indian Creek flows along the southern edge of the town. This creek then flows west to the White River, which is south of Martinsville.
People Living in Morgantown
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 230 | — | |
| 1880 | 509 | — | |
| 1910 | 667 | — | |
| 1920 | 831 | 24.6% | |
| 1930 | 748 | −10.0% | |
| 1940 | 724 | −3.2% | |
| 1950 | 838 | 15.7% | |
| 1960 | 971 | 15.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,134 | 16.8% | |
| 1980 | 897 | −20.9% | |
| 1990 | 978 | 9.0% | |
| 2000 | 964 | −1.4% | |
| 2010 | 986 | 2.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,014 | 2.8% | |
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In 2010, there were 986 people living in Morgantown. These people lived in 374 households, and 236 of these were families. The town had about 2,595 people per square mile.
Learning in Town
Morgantown has a public library. It is a part of the Morgan County Public Library system. This library helps people of all ages learn and read.
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The public library and some shops in Morgantown.
See also
In Spanish: Morgantown (Indiana) para niños
