Seelyville, Indiana facts for kids
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Seelyville, Indiana
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Town Hall and water tower
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Location of Seelyville in Vigo County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Vigo |
| Township | Lost Creek |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.91 sq mi (2.35 km2) |
| • Land | 0.89 sq mi (2.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) |
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| • Total | 1,012 |
| • Density | 1,139.64/sq mi (440.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47878
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| Area code | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-68652 |
| GNIS feature ID | 443203 |
Seelyville is a small town located in Lost Creek Township, Vigo County, in the state of Indiana, United States. In 2020, about 1,012 people lived there. It is part of the larger Terre Haute area.
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History of Seelyville
Seelyville was first known as "Woodsmills." The town was planned by a person named Moddisett.
How Seelyville Got Its Name
When the Terre Haute and Eastern Railroad was built, a small train stop was created. Jonas Seely became the station master there. Because of him, the stop was first called "Seely Station." Later, its name changed to "Seelyville Station," and then just Seelyville.
Early Industries in Seelyville
The town grew a lot when the McKeen coal mine opened. This was one of the first coal mines in the county. The mine closed in 1879, but other mines kept operating into the early 1900s. A post office was also opened in Seelyville in 1878.
Geography and Location
Seelyville is located at 39°29′32″N 87°15′59″W / 39.49222°N 87.26639°W. It is found east of Terre Haute along U.S. Route 40.
Size of Seelyville
According to information from 2010, Seelyville covers a total area of about 0.91 square miles (2.35 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.89 square miles (2.30 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.05 square kilometers), is water.
Climate in Seelyville
The weather in Seelyville usually has hot and humid summers. Winters are generally mild to cool. The area has what is called a humid subtropical climate. This means it gets plenty of rain throughout the year.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 1,188 | — | |
| 1920 | 915 | −23.0% | |
| 1930 | 825 | −9.8% | |
| 1940 | 807 | −2.2% | |
| 1950 | 898 | 11.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,114 | 24.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,195 | 7.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,374 | 15.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,090 | −20.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,182 | 8.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,029 | −12.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,012 | −1.7% | |
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Seelyville's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,029 people living in Seelyville. These people lived in 424 households. The town had about 1,156 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Seelyville were White (97.8%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 0.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of all the households, about 31.4% had children under 18 living with them. About 44.8% were married couples. Some households had a single female parent (12.7%) or a single male parent (4.5%). About 29.2% of households were individuals living alone.
The average age of people in Seelyville was 36.2 years old. About 23.2% of residents were under 18. About 11.4% were 65 years old or older. The town had an equal number of males and females, with 50.0% male and 50.0% female residents.
Famous People from Seelyville
One well-known person from Seelyville was Josh Devore. He was a baseball player for the New York Giants. People sometimes called him the "Seelyville Speed Demon" because he was very fast.
See also
In Spanish: Seelyville para niños
