New Richmond, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
New Richmond, Indiana
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The corner of Wabash and Washington streets
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 New Richmond, Indiana
Location in Montgomery County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Montgomery |
| Township | Coal Creek |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.19 sq mi (0.50 km2) |
| • Land | 0.19 sq mi (0.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 784 ft (239 m) |
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(2020)
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| • Total | 309 |
| • Density | 1,609.38/sq mi (620.88/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47967
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-53532 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396808 |
New Richmond is a small town located in Coal Creek Township, Montgomery County, in the state of Indiana, United States. In 2020, about 309 people lived there, making it a quiet place.
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History of New Richmond
New Richmond was officially started in 1836 by a person named Samuel Kincaid. The town's post office has been open since 1850, helping people send and receive mail for a very long time.
New Richmond in the Movies
A cool fact about New Richmond is that it was used as a filming location for the movie Hoosiers in 1985. For the movie, the town was temporarily renamed "Hickory, Indiana." This film is about a small-town high school basketball team. Famous actors like Gene Hackman, Barbara Hershey, and Dennis Hopper starred in it. If you visit New Richmond, you might still see signs that remind people of the town's role in the movie!
Geography and Location
New Richmond is found in the northwestern part of Montgomery County. It is about 12 miles (19 km) northwest of Crawfordsville, which is the main city of the county. It's also about 17 miles (27 km) southwest of Lafayette.
The U.S. Census Bureau says that New Richmond covers a total area of about 0.19 square miles (0.50 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Education in New Richmond
Students in New Richmond attend schools that are part of the North Montgomery School Corporation.
Local Schools
- Younger students go to Pleasant Hill Elementary School.
- Older students attend Northridge Middle School.
- High school students go to North Montgomery High School.
Gallery
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The town's water tower
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Looking north along Wabash Street
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The post office for New Richmond and "Hickory"
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A house in New Richmond
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The downtown area
See also
In Spanish: New Richmond (Indiana) para niños
