Remington, Indiana facts for kids
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Remington, Indiana
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Panhandle Railway Station.
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Location of Remington in Jasper County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Indiana | ||
| County | Jasper | ||
| Township | Carpenter | ||
| Platted | 1860 | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 3.84 sq mi (9.95 km2) | ||
| • Land | 3.81 sq mi (9.88 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 1,356 | ||
| • Density | 355.53/sq mi (137.26/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern Standard Time (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EST) | ||
| ZIP code |
47977
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| Area code(s) | 219 | ||
| FIPS code | 18-63756 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 2396873 | ||
| Website | http://remingtonindiana.com/ | ||
Remington is a small town located in Carpenter Township, Jasper County, Indiana, United States. It is a friendly place with a rich history. In 2020, about 1,356 people lived there.
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History of Remington
Remington was first planned out in 1860 by a person named Jesse H. Fordice. It was originally known as Carpenter Station. This name came from Carpenter's Creek, where a train station was built. The town grew up around this station.
Later, the town's name changed to Remington. This new name honored the person who started the first general store there. The main business in early Remington was trading grain. The land around the town was excellent for farming, especially for growing grain.
Being on the Pittsburgh, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad made Remington a great spot for this trade. Farmers could easily send their crops to other places. The first large grain storage building, called a grain elevator, was built in 1870. More elevators were added in 1872 and 1879. By 1883, about 900 people lived in Remington.
Historic Places in Remington
The Remington Water Tower and Town Hall is a special building in town. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003. This list includes important places that are worth preserving for the future.
Geography and Location
Remington is located in the state of Indiana. It is about 90 miles northwest of Indianapolis, which is the capital city of Indiana. It is also about 90 miles southeast of Chicago, a very large city in Illinois.
The town is easy to reach because it's only about a mile west of Interstate 65. This is a major highway that runs through Indiana. Other important roads, U.S. Route 24 and U.S. Route 231, also pass through Remington.
Remington is in the Eastern Standard Time (EST) zone. This means it shares the same time as cities like New York. The town covers a total area of about 1.02 square miles (2.64 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 390 | — | |
| 1880 | 761 | 95.1% | |
| 1890 | 940 | 23.5% | |
| 1900 | 1,120 | 19.1% | |
| 1910 | 982 | −12.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,044 | 6.3% | |
| 1930 | 879 | −15.8% | |
| 1940 | 869 | −1.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,053 | 21.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,207 | 14.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,127 | −6.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,268 | 12.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,247 | −1.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,323 | 6.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,185 | −10.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,356 | 14.4% | |
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The population of Remington has changed quite a bit over the years. In 1870, only 390 people lived there. The population grew steadily for many years, reaching over 1,000 people by 1900.
After that, the number of people living in Remington went up and down. In 2010, the town had 1,185 residents. By 2020, the population had grown to 1,356 people.
Education and Learning
Remington has its own public library, called the Remington-Carpenter Township Public Library. This library offers books and other resources for everyone in the community to learn and read.
Famous People from Remington
Several notable people have connections to Remington:
- Frances Janssen: She was a talented baseball player in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. She also did research for the Northern Indiana Historical Society.
- George D. Major: He was an American politician, farmer, and businessman. He also owned a newspaper called “The Remington Press.”
- David H. Patton: He was a medical doctor and served as a U.S. Representative for Indiana.
- Randall Tobias: He was the chief executive officer (CEO) of Eli Lilly and Company, a very large pharmaceutical company.
Images for kids
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Original 1897 water tank
See also
In Spanish: Remington (Indiana) para niños
