Roanoke, Indiana facts for kids
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Roanoke, Indiana
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Location of Roanoke in Huntington County, Indiana.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Indiana |
| County | Huntington |
| Township | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.21 sq mi (3.13 km2) |
| • Land | 1.20 sq mi (3.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 784 ft (239 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,762 |
| • Density | 1,464.67/sq mi (565.56/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46783
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| Area code(s) | 260 |
| FIPS code | 18-65016 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396885 |
Roanoke is a small town located in Huntington County, Indiana, United States. It is part of Jackson Township. In 2020, about 1,762 people lived there.
Roanoke is run by a town council. It has different town offices, including a clerk treasurer, a utilities department, a police department, and a volunteer fire department. The town also has a public elementary school. You can find transmitter towers for radio stations WOWO and WRNP in Roanoke, near U.S. Highway 24.
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History of Roanoke
Long ago, the area where Roanoke now stands was a popular place for hunting and fishing for the Miami Indians. In the mid-1800s, Roanoke grew into a busy business center. A Miami woman named Kiilhsoohkwa, whose name means "sun-woman," lived in Roanoke. She was the granddaughter of Chief Little Turtle, a famous Miami leader. Locals knew her as "the last of the Miami tribe" in the area.
Roanoke began around 1848. This was soon after the Wabash and Erie Canal was built through the area. The canal made it easier for European-American settlers to move there. Because of the canal, Roanoke became an important shipping spot. It also supplied goods to nearby towns in Allen, Huntington, and Whitley counties.
One of the first settlers was Jarred Darrow, who arrived in 1837. Between 1840 and 1847, many more people moved to the area. These new residents included many members of the United Brethren Church, the Methodist Church, and the Lutheran Church. Roanoke officially became a town in 1874. It was named after Roanoke, Virginia.
Geography of Roanoke
Roanoke covers a total area of about 1.21 square miles (3.13 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.20 square miles (3.12 square kilometers), is land. Only a very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.01 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 270 | — | |
| 1870 | 627 | 132.2% | |
| 1880 | 597 | −4.8% | |
| 1890 | 532 | −10.9% | |
| 1900 | 536 | 0.8% | |
| 1910 | 699 | 30.4% | |
| 1920 | 760 | 8.7% | |
| 1930 | 849 | 11.7% | |
| 1940 | 808 | −4.8% | |
| 1950 | 905 | 12.0% | |
| 1960 | 935 | 3.3% | |
| 1970 | 858 | −8.2% | |
| 1980 | 891 | 3.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,018 | 14.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,495 | 46.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,722 | 15.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,762 | 2.3% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
According to the census from 2010, Roanoke had 1,722 people living in 680 households. About 487 of these were families. The town had about 1,435 people per square mile (554 people per square kilometer). There were 756 homes in the town.
Most of the people in Roanoke were White (97.1%). A small number were African American (0.2%), Native American (0.1%), or Asian (0.5%). About 1.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In 35.1% of the households, there were children under 18 years old. Most households (58.2%) were married couples living together. About 23.2% of all households had only one person living there. About 8.1% of households had someone 65 years or older living alone.
The average age of people in Roanoke was 36.8 years. About 26.1% of residents were under 18. About 11.8% were 65 years or older. The town had slightly more females (51.4%) than males (48.6%).
Education in Roanoke
Roanoke has its own school called Roanoke Elementary School. This school teaches students from kindergarten through fifth grade. It is part of the Huntington County School Corporation. The town also has a public library where people can borrow books, called the Roanoke Public Library.
Famous People from Roanoke
- Gene Hartley – A race car driver who competed in the Indy Car series.
- Kiilhsoohkwa – The granddaughter of Myaamia Chief Mihšihkinaahkwa (also known as Little Turtle).
See also
- In Spanish: Roanoke (Indiana) para niños
