New Paris, Indiana facts for kids
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New Paris, Indiana
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Main Street, New Paris, Indiana
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Location of New Paris in Elkhart County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Elkhart |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.33 sq mi (3.45 km2) |
| • Land | 1.33 sq mi (3.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 820 ft (250 m) |
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| • Total | 1,587 |
| • Density | 1,190.55/sq mi (459.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46553
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| Area code(s) | 574 |
| FIPS code | 18-53370 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393148 |
New Paris is a small community located in Elkhart County, Indiana, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for collecting statistics. In 2020, about 1,587 people lived there.
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A Look Back in Time
New Paris was founded in 1839 by settlers who came from Preble County, Ohio. It is believed that they named their new community after New Paris, Ohio. By the 1890s, New Paris had become an important place for shipping goods. This was because two different railroads met there.
Where is New Paris?
New Paris is located in a part of Elkhart County called Jackson Township.
Size of the Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, the entire area of New Paris is about 3.5 square kilometers (1.33 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in New Paris?
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| 2020 | 1,587 | — | |
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In the year 2000, there were 1,006 people living in New Paris. These people lived in 377 households, and 286 of these were families. The community had about 1,209 people per square mile.
Community Life
Out of the 377 households, about 34.7% had children under 18 living with them. Most households, 63.1%, were married couples living together. About 8.2% of households had a female head without a husband present.
Age Groups
The population in New Paris was spread out across different age groups. About 29.7% of the people were under 18 years old. About 7.0% were between 18 and 24 years old. The largest group, 28.4%, was between 25 and 44 years old. About 14.6% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in New Paris was 35 years.
Schools in New Paris
New Paris Elementary School was built in 1920. When it first opened, it taught students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade.
Fairfield Junior-Senior High School
In 1968, Fairfield Junior-Senior High School was created. This school became the place where students from New Paris and Millersburg Elementary School went after elementary school.
New Elementary Schools
In 1999, a new elementary school called Benton Elementary School opened. It was built to serve the students in the countryside areas around New Paris and Millersburg. Because of Benton Elementary, the number of students at New Paris Elementary School went down for a while. However, over time, the number of students returned to its usual level. In 2004, construction started on another new elementary school. This one was built in a more rural part of New Paris.
Sunnyside Park
Sunnyside Park is a nice place for outdoor activities. It has a pond where you can go fishing, though it doesn't have a lot of fish. There is also a park building nearby and several memorials dedicated to veterans. The park also features a playground for kids and an outdoor pavilion.
Park Improvements
In 2007, the park building was updated and improved. Also, one of the two parking lots at the park was paved, making it easier for visitors to park. The Lion's Club building, which can be rented, is also located on the Sunnyside property.
Local News
The Farmer's Exchange is a weekly newspaper that is based in New Paris. It was started in 1926. This newspaper shares news and information for people living in northern Indiana and southern Michigan.
See also
In Spanish: New Paris (Indiana) para niños
