New Market, Indiana facts for kids
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New Market, Indiana
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New Market
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 New Market, Indiana
Location in Montgomery County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Montgomery |
| Township | Brown, Scott, Union |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.27 sq mi (0.71 km2) |
| • Land | 0.27 sq mi (0.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 810 ft (250 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 559 |
| • Density | 2,055.15/sq mi (792.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47965
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-53262 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396803 |
New Market is a small town located in Montgomery County, Indiana. It is part of the United States. In 2020, about 559 people lived there. This number was a bit lower than the 636 people counted in 2010.
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History of New Market
New Market was officially started in 1872. Four people named Joseph White Sr., Carson Wray Sr., Joseph Kelsey, and William K. White planned the town. They did this when a new railway was being built through the area.
The Railway and Its Path
The railway was called the S.C.L & W. Railway. It was built to connect important cities like Frankfort, Crawfordsville, and Terre Haute. In southern Montgomery County, the train line went through New Market. It also passed through other towns like Waveland and Browns Valley. Later, the railway was sold to the Pennsylvania Railroad. It stopped being used in the 1970s. The town's post office has been open since 1872.
Community Actions in the Past
In 1893, during a time when many people wanted to stop the sale of alcohol (called Prohibition), citizens in New Market took action. They were very against places that sold alcohol. The community showed its strong feelings about this issue.
Geography of New Market
New Market is located in the southern part of Montgomery County. It is found northwest of Indianapolis. The town is just west of U.S. Route 231 and east of State Road 47.
Location and Waterways
New Market is about 7 miles (11 km) south of Crawfordsville. Crawfordsville is the main city and county seat of Montgomery County. The town covers an area of about 0.27 square miles (0.70 km2), and all of it is land. A stream called Rattlesnake Creek flows just northeast of New Market. It eventually joins Sugar Creek, which then flows into the Wabash River.
Population Changes
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 119 | — | |
| 1910 | 334 | — | |
| 1920 | 403 | 20.7% | |
| 1930 | 330 | −18.1% | |
| 1940 | 323 | −2.1% | |
| 1950 | 370 | 14.6% | |
| 1960 | 578 | 56.2% | |
| 1970 | 640 | 10.7% | |
| 1980 | 608 | −5.0% | |
| 1990 | 614 | 1.0% | |
| 2000 | 659 | 7.3% | |
| 2010 | 636 | −3.5% | |
| 2020 | 559 | −12.1% | |
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The population of New Market has changed over the years. In 1880, only 119 people lived there. The population grew to 659 by 2000. By 2020, the number of residents was 559.
Life in New Market in 2010
In 2010, there were 636 people living in New Market. These people lived in 238 households. Many households were families, with 179 families living in the town. The average household had about 2.67 people.
About 29.1% of the people were under 18 years old. About 14.6% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the town was 36.5 years. There were slightly more females than males living in New Market.
Schools in New Market
The South Montgomery Community School Corporation manages the public schools that serve New Market. Students in the area attend New Market Elementary School. Older students go to Southmont Junior High School and Southmont High School.
Local Organizations
New Market has a volunteer fire department. It is called the New Market Community Volunteer Fire Department. They also have a rescue team called S & W Rescue. They help keep the community safe.
Climate
New Market has a climate with big changes between seasons. Summers are usually warm to hot and can be humid. Winters are cold, and sometimes very cold. This type of climate is known as a "Hot Summer Continental Climate."
See also
In Spanish: New Market (Indiana) para niños
