Mulberry, Indiana facts for kids
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Mulberry, Indiana
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Storefronts along Jackson Street in downtown Mulberry
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Location of Mulberry in Clinton County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Clinton |
| Township | Madison |
| Founded | 1858 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.53 sq mi (1.38 km2) |
| • Land | 0.53 sq mi (1.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 781 ft (238 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,231 |
| • Density | 2,305.24/sq mi (890.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46058
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-51840 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396793 |
Mulberry is a small town in Madison Township, Clinton County, Indiana, United States. In 2020, about 1,231 people lived there. The town got its name from a mulberry tree. This tree grew right where the town was first started.
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History of Mulberry
The town of Mulberry was officially planned on October 1, 1858. A person named W. S. Perrin created the first map for the town. This map is called a plat. At first, there was a small mistake. The map accidentally called the town Glicksburg.
The very first home in Mulberry belonged to Thomas Waldron. He also opened the town's first store. Mr. Waldron was also Mulberry's first postmaster. This meant he was in charge of the mail.
Around 1873, a railroad called the Lafayette, Muncie and Bloomington Railroad reached Mulberry. This made it easier for people and goods to travel. Later, this railroad became part of bigger lines. In the early 1900s, an electric train line, called an interurban, also served the town.
Geography of Mulberry
Mulberry is located in Indiana. According to information from 2010, the town covers about 0.59 square miles (1.53 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
The population of Mulberry has changed over the years. Here's how many people lived in Mulberry at different times:
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| 1880 | 229 | — | |
| 1950 | 950 | — | |
| 1960 | 1,062 | 11.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,075 | 1.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,225 | 14.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,262 | 3.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,387 | 9.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,254 | −9.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,231 | −1.8% | |
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Mulberry in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,254 people living in Mulberry. These people lived in 466 households. A household is like a home where people live together. About 301 of these households were families.
The average household had about 2.41 people. The average family had about 3.01 people.
The average age of people in Mulberry was 44.9 years old.
- About 20.4% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 7.1% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 22.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 25.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 24.6% were 65 years old or older.
More women lived in Mulberry than men in 2010. About 55.4% of the population was female, and 44.6% was male.
Town Events
Mulberry has a special event each year called Mulberry Fest. It's a town festival that takes place on the fourth weekend of June. It usually runs from Friday to Sunday.
Famous People from Mulberry
Some notable people have come from Mulberry:
- Robert D. Gaylor, who was a very important leader in the United States Air Force. He held the rank of Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force.
- V.M. Slipher and Earl C. Slipher, who were both famous astronomers. Astronomers are scientists who study stars, planets, and space.
See also
In Spanish: Mulberry (Indiana) para niños
