New Salisbury, Indiana facts for kids
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New Salisbury, Indiana
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Location of New Salisbury in Harrison County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Harrison |
| Township | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.98 sq mi (5.12 km2) |
| • Land | 1.98 sq mi (5.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 550 |
| • Density | 278.20/sq mi (107.40/km2) |
| Time zone | EDT |
| ZIP code |
47161
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| GNIS feature ID | 2629883 |
| FIPS code | 18-53586 |
New Salisbury is a small community in Indiana, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government tracks for population numbers, even though it doesn't have its own official local government like a city or town. New Salisbury is located in Jackson Township, within Harrison County.
The community is mainly found where two important roads meet: State Highway 135 and State Highway 64. It is about 7 miles away from Corydon, which is the main town of Harrison County.
Life in New Salisbury
New Salisbury has several local businesses that serve the community. These include places like gas stations, grocery stores, and a drug store. There is also a bank, a veterinarian's office for pets, and doctor offices. Some transport and manufacturing companies are also located in the area.
Children in New Salisbury attend schools that are part of the North Harrison Community School Corporation.
History of New Salisbury
New Salisbury was officially planned and laid out in 1839. A person named John Kepley created the town. He named it after his old hometown, which was Salisbury, North Carolina.
During the American Civil War, New Salisbury experienced a difficult event. In July 1863, a group of Confederate soldiers led by General John Hunt Morgan came through the town. This event is known as Morgan's Raid. The soldiers took supplies from the town as they moved north. They camped nearby on the night of July 9, 1863.
Population of New Salisbury
The number of people living in New Salisbury changes over time.
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| 2020 | 550 | — | |
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In 2010, about 613 people lived in New Salisbury. By 2020, the population was recorded as 550 people.
