Owensburg, Indiana facts for kids
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Owensburg, Indiana
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Location of Owensburg in Greene County, Indiana.
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 Owensburg, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Owensburg, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Greene |
| Township | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.93 sq mi (15.35 km2) |
| • Land | 5.92 sq mi (15.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 643 ft (196 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 402 |
| • Density | 67.91/sq mi (26.22/km2) |
| ZIP code |
47453
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| FIPS code | 18-57510 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583463 |
Owensburg is a small place in Greene County, Indiana, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It is also a census-designated place (CDP). This is a special area the government defines for counting people.
Owensburg was named after the Owens family. They were some of the first people to settle there. In 2010, about 406 people lived in Owensburg. By 2020, the population was 402.
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Where is Owensburg Located?
Owensburg is in the southeastern part of Greene County. Its southern edge is right next to Martin County. The western edge of Owensburg follows Indiana State Road 45.
Getting Around Owensburg
State Road 58 goes right through the middle of Owensburg. If you go east on State Road 58, you will reach Bedford in about 17 miles. If you head west on State Road 58, it joins with State Road 45. This route takes you about 11 miles to Interstate 69 and U.S. Route 231 near Scotland.
State Road 45 also goes north from Owensburg. It's about 4 miles to Interstate 69. If you keep going, you will reach Bloomington in about 25 miles.
Land and Water in Owensburg
The U.S. Census Bureau says that Owensburg covers about 5.93 square miles (15.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.01 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water.
The center of Owensburg is in a valley. A small stream called Town Branch flows through this valley. Town Branch flows east into Indian Creek. Indian Creek then joins the East Fork of the White River. All these waters eventually flow into the Wabash River. This whole system is part of the Wabash River watershed. A watershed is an area of land where all the water drains into a single river or lake.
Population of Owensburg
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| 2020 | 402 | — | |
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The number of people living in Owensburg has been counted by the U.S. Census Bureau over the years. In 2010, there were 406 residents. By 2020, the population was 402 people.
See also
In Spanish: Owensburg (Indiana) para niños
