Osgood, Indiana facts for kids
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Osgood, Indiana
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The Damm Theatre in Downtown Osgood
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Location of Osgood in Ripley County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Ripley |
| Township | Center |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.58 sq mi (4.11 km2) |
| • Land | 1.55 sq mi (4.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,587 |
| • Density | 1,024.53/sq mi (395.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47037
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-57132 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396839 |
| Website | http://www.osgoodindiana.org |
Osgood is a small town located in Ripley County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. It is part of Center Township. In 2010, about 1,624 people lived there.
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Exploring Osgood's Past: A Look at its History
Osgood was officially planned and mapped out in 1854. This happened when the railroad lines were extended to reach that area. The town was named after A. L. Osgood, who was an important official for the railroad.
A post office began operating in Osgood in 1855. In the 1890s, Osgood was known as a "sundown town." This meant that, at the time, African Americans were not allowed to live there. This was a very unfair rule that is no longer in place. During this period, Osgood had stronger trade connections with Cincinnati than with Indianapolis.
A Generous Gift to the Community
In 1999, the community received a very generous gift of $23 million. This money came from the Gilmore and Golda Reynolds Foundation. This foundation was created by two people who lived in Osgood their whole lives. The gift was meant to help the town government and local non-profit groups.
Understanding Osgood's Location: Geography and Area
According to the 2010 census, Osgood covers a total area of about 1.48 square miles (3.83 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.45 square miles (3.76 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.08 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Osgood: Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 758 | — | |
| 1890 | 841 | 10.9% | |
| 1900 | 1,035 | 23.1% | |
| 1910 | 1,169 | 12.9% | |
| 1920 | 1,093 | −6.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,173 | 7.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,198 | 2.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,228 | 2.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,434 | 16.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,346 | −6.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,554 | 15.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,688 | 8.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,669 | −1.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,624 | −2.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,587 | −2.3% | |
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Osgood's Population in 2010
The census from 2010 showed that 1,624 people lived in Osgood. There were 638 households and 417 families. The town had about 1,120 people per square mile (432.4 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Osgood were White (98.2%). A small number were African American (0.1%), Native American (0.2%), or from other races. About 1.5% of the population identified as being of two or more races. About 1.3% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 638 households:
- 36.2% had children under 18 living with them.
- 44.7% were married couples living together.
- 15.2% had a female head of household with no husband present.
- 5.5% had a male head of household with no wife present.
- 34.6% were not families.
About 31.2% of all households were made up of individuals living alone. Also, 14% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. The average household had 2.45 people, and the average family had 3.06 people.
Age Groups in Osgood
The average age of people in Osgood in 2010 was 36 years old.
- 26.9% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 8.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 26% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 22.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 16.4% were 65 years old or older.
The town's population was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.
Learning in Osgood: Education and Libraries
Osgood is part of the Jac-Cen-Del Community School Corporation. The town also has its own lending library, called the Osgood Public Library. This library allows people to borrow books and other materials.
Famous Faces from Osgood: Notable People
Some notable people who have connections to Osgood include:
- Jasper S. Bilby: A surveyor, someone who measures and maps land.
- Grover Hartley: A professional baseball player and umpire.
See also
In Spanish: Osgood (Indiana) para niños
