New Palestine, Indiana facts for kids
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New Palestine, Indiana
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| Town of New Palestine | |
New Palestine in 2016
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| Nickname(s):
New Pal
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Location of New Palestine in Hancock County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Hancock |
| Township | Sugar Creek |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.99 sq mi (5.15 km2) |
| • Land | 1.98 sq mi (5.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 824 ft (251 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,744 |
| • Density | 1,385.86/sq mi (534.96/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46163
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| Area code(s) | 317 |
| FIPS code | 18-53352 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396805 |
New Palestine (say it like PAL-es-tēn) is a friendly town in Indiana, USA. It's located in Hancock County, right by a stream called Sugar Creek. In 2020, about 2,744 people lived there.
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A Look at New Palestine's Past
New Palestine was first planned out on October 1, 1838. A person named Jonathan Evans created the town. It started with 15 blocks and 36 lots for homes and businesses.
Becoming an Official Town
Years later, in 1871, the people of New Palestine wanted it to become an official town. They sent a request on May 22, 1871. At that time, about 669 people lived there. The town officially voted to become incorporated on June 24, 1871.
Solving the Name Puzzle
For a while, the town had a bit of a name mix-up. The post office was called Sugar Creek, the train station was called Palestine, but the town itself was New Palestine. Thanks to the efforts of E.F. Faut and Congressman Bynum, everything got the same name. On January 16, 1889, the post office and train station were officially changed to New Palestine.
Where is New Palestine Located?
New Palestine is a small town. According to the 2010 census, it covers about 1.09 square miles (2.82 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
Who Lives in New Palestine?
New Palestine has grown quite a bit over the years. Here's how the population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 391 | — | |
| 1890 | 404 | 3.3% | |
| 1900 | 444 | 9.9% | |
| 1910 | 450 | 1.4% | |
| 1920 | 442 | −1.8% | |
| 1930 | 450 | 1.8% | |
| 1940 | 448 | −0.4% | |
| 1950 | 504 | 12.5% | |
| 1960 | 725 | 43.8% | |
| 1970 | 863 | 19.0% | |
| 1980 | 749 | −13.2% | |
| 1990 | 671 | −10.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,264 | 88.4% | |
| 2010 | 2,055 | 62.6% | |
| 2020 | 2,744 | 33.5% | |
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New Palestine in 2010
In 2010, there were 2,055 people living in New Palestine. Most people (97.8%) were White. A small number of people were of Asian or Native American background. About 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
There were 779 households in the town. Many households (41.7%) had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.64 people. The average age of people in New Palestine was 37.2 years old.
Fun Things to Do and See
New Palestine has a public library. It's a part of the Hancock County Public Library system. Libraries are great places to read, learn, and find new hobbies!
Learning in New Palestine
New Palestine is home to the Community School Corporation of Southern Hancock County. This school district includes several schools for different age groups:
- New Palestine Elementary School
- Sugar Creek Elementary School
- Brandywine Elementary School
- New Palestine Intermediate School
- New Palestine Junior High School
- New Palestine High School
The school district covers about 60 square miles (155 square kilometers). Over 3,200 students are enrolled in these schools.
The Heart of the Town
New Palestine High School is a very important place in the town. Many events happen there all year long. Popular events include football and basketball games. The annual New Palestine Parade also starts there. The yearly Fall festival at the Lion's Club is another big event.
Famous People from New Palestine
Some well-known people have connections to New Palestine:
- Angela Ahrendts: She used to be the CEO of Burberry and a Senior Vice President at Apple Inc.
- Matt Canada: A former offensive coordinator for the Pittsburgh Steelers football team.
- William Henry Larrabee: A medical doctor who also served in the U.S. House of Representatives.
- Todd Yoder: A former American football tight end who won the Super Bowl XXXVII.
See also
In Spanish: New Palestine (Indiana) para niños
