Oldenburg, Indiana facts for kids
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Oldenburg, Indiana
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Location of Oldenburg in Franklin County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Indiana | |
| County | Franklin | |
| Township | Ray | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.43 sq mi (1.12 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.43 sq mi (1.11 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) | |
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 647 | |
| • Density | 1,504.65/sq mi (581.15/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
47036
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| Area code(s) | 812 | |
| FIPS code | 18-56286 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396831 | |
Oldenburg is a small town in Franklin County, Indiana, United States. It is located in Ray Township. In 2020, about 647 people lived there. Oldenburg is often called the "Village of Spires" because of its many churches and religious schools.
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History of Oldenburg
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Oldenburg was started in 1837 by a group of settlers from Germany. They named the town after a city called Oldenburg in Germany. The town officially became a town in 1881.
A very important event happened in 1851. A woman named Mother Theresa Hackelmeier founded the Sisters of St. Francis of Oldenburg. This group of sisters went on to open many schools across the Midwest region of the United States.
The Oldenburg Historic District is a special area in the town. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. This means it's an important place that helps tell the story of the town's past.
About the People of Oldenburg
The United States government counts how many people live in towns every ten years. This is called a census. Here's how the population of Oldenburg has changed over time:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 300 | — | |
| 1870 | 160 | −46.7% | |
| 1880 | 673 | 320.6% | |
| 1890 | 690 | 2.5% | |
| 1900 | 957 | 38.7% | |
| 1910 | 956 | −0.1% | |
| 1920 | 628 | −34.3% | |
| 1930 | 575 | −8.4% | |
| 1940 | 533 | −7.3% | |
| 1950 | 591 | 10.9% | |
| 1960 | 694 | 17.4% | |
| 1970 | 758 | 9.2% | |
| 1980 | 770 | 1.6% | |
| 1990 | 715 | −7.1% | |
| 2000 | 647 | −9.5% | |
| 2010 | 674 | 4.2% | |
| 2020 | 647 | −4.0% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 674 people living in Oldenburg. These people lived in 235 homes, and 156 of these were families.
Most of the people living in Oldenburg were White (98.5%). A small number were African American or from other backgrounds. About 1.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 30.6% of the homes had children under 18 years old. More than half of the homes (52.3%) were married couples living together.
The average age of people in Oldenburg was 51 years old. About 20.6% of the residents were under 18. Many people were 65 years or older (29.5%). More women lived in Oldenburg than men, with 60.7% being female and 39.3% male.
Famous People from Oldenburg
- John Henry Tihen (1861–1940) was an American leader in the Roman Catholic Church. He was born in Oldenburg.
See also
In Spanish: Oldenburg (Indiana) para niños
