Padanaram Settlement facts for kids
Padanaram Settlement is a special kind of neighborhood in Indiana, United States. It is called an intentional community because people choose to live there together and share many things. It is also an unincorporated community, which means it is not officially a town or city with its own local government.
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What is Padanaram Settlement?
Padanaram Settlement is a place where people live and work together. They share resources and often have similar beliefs or goals. This community is located in the beautiful, wooded countryside of Martin County, in southern Indiana.
How Padanaram Settlement Started
The community was founded in 1966. A man named Daniel Wright, his wife Lois, and a few friends started it. They began with a smaller piece of land, about 86 acres. Over time, the settlement grew much larger.
Size and Location of the Community
Today, Padanaram Settlement covers nearly 3,000 acres. That's about the size of 2,270 football fields! This large area includes forests, farmland, and lakes. It provides a lot of space for the people who live there.
Who Lives in Padanaram?
In 2008, about 70 adults and 70 children lived in Padanaram. They live in different types of homes. Some live in shared buildings that have apartments. Others live in their own individual houses within the community.
Healthcare in the Community
The people of Padanaram also practice midwifery and home births. Midwifery is when trained healthcare professionals, called midwives, help women during pregnancy and childbirth. Home births mean that babies are born at home, often with the help of a midwife, instead of in a hospital.
