Raub, Indiana facts for kids
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Raub, Indiana
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United Methodist Church in Raub, Indiana
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Benton County's location in Indiana
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 Raub, Indiana
Location in Benton County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Benton |
| Township | York |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.09 sq mi (0.22 km2) |
| • Land | 0.09 sq mi (0.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 732 ft (223 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 53 |
| • Density | 609.20/sq mi (236.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47942
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| Area code(s) | 219 |
| FIPS code | 18-63072 |
| GNIS feature ID | 441790 |
Raub is a small, unincorporated community in Indiana, a state in the United States. It is located in Benton County, specifically within York Township. Raub is also considered part of the larger Lafayette Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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History of Raub, Indiana
Raub was founded on April 8, 1872, by a businessman named Adams D. Raub. He chose a spot near the railroad, which had just been built the year before. The community first had 71 land lots.
The very first house in Raub belonged to Ira Perkins, built even before the railroad arrived. Another house was built by A. Houser in late 1871. Around the same time, Raub got its first store, selling groceries and other small items. In 1873, Samuel White opened a general store. Over the next ten years, more businesses opened, including a hardware store, a drug store, a doctor's office, and a grain elevator.
A post office was opened in Raub in 1872. It served the community for many years until it closed in 1967.
Early Religious Services
The first organized church services in Raub began in 1872, the same year the town was founded. The first minister was W.H. Hickman, who was a "Circuit Rider" – a minister who traveled to different communities. In 1875, the group that Rev. Hickman led formed the Raub Evangelical United Brethren Church. They hired J.H. Bradshaw to build their church building. This building is still used today by the Raub United Methodist Church. In 1968, the Evangelical United Brethren Church joined with the Methodist Church, and the church in Raub changed its name slightly.
Geography of Raub
Raub is located at coordinates 40°43′48″N 87°29′30″W / 40.73000°N 87.49167°W. It is in York Township. The community sits where Indiana State Road 71 crosses the Kankakee, Beaverville and Southern Railroad tracks. Raub is about half a mile from the border with Newton County. The area around Raub is mostly flat, open farmland.
Population Changes in Raub
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 100 | — | |
| 1900 | 108 | 8.0% | |
| 1920 | 258 | — | |
| 1960 | 100 | — | |
| 2020 | 53 | — | |
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The population of Raub has changed over the years. In 1890, there were 100 people living in the community. By 1900, the population had grown slightly to 108. The highest population recorded was in 1920, when 258 people lived in Raub.
Later, in 1960, the population was back down to 100 people. According to the 2020 census, the population of Raub was 53 people.
