Shelburn, Indiana facts for kids
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Shelburn, Indiana
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Location of Shelburn in Sullivan County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Sullivan |
| Township | Curry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.69 sq mi (1.79 km2) |
| • Land | 0.69 sq mi (1.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,107 |
| • Density | 1,602.03/sq mi (618.96/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47879
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-69192 |
| GNIS feature ID | 443342 |
Shelburn is a small town located in Sullivan County, Indiana, in the United States. It's part of the larger Terre Haute area. In 2020, about 1,107 people lived there.
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Shelburn's History
Shelburn was named after its founder, a person named Paschal Shelburn. The town's post office has been open since 1861.
In 1949, a very strong tornado hit the northwestern part of Shelburn. This event caused a lot of damage. It destroyed many homes and affected the lives of several people.
Geography of Shelburn
Shelburn is located in Indiana. Its exact coordinates are 39.179506 degrees North and -87.396900 degrees West.
According to information from 2010, the town covers an area of about 0.69 square miles (1.79 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 387 | — | |
| 1890 | 378 | −2.3% | |
| 1900 | 523 | 38.4% | |
| 1910 | 2,055 | 292.9% | |
| 1920 | 1,814 | −11.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,548 | −14.7% | |
| 1940 | 1,606 | 3.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,412 | −12.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,299 | −8.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,281 | −1.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,259 | −1.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,147 | −8.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,268 | 10.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,252 | −1.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,107 | −11.6% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 1,252 people living in Shelburn. These people lived in 485 households. A household is a group of people living in the same home.
Most of the people in Shelburn were White (96.2%). About 2.2% of the population identified with two or more races. A small percentage were Native American, Asian, or other races.
Many households (36.3%) had children under 18 living there. About 44.1% were married couples. Some households had a single parent, either a mother (16.5%) or a father (8.2%).
The average age of people in Shelburn was about 37 years old. About 26.8% of the residents were under 18. About 12.5% were 65 years old or older.
Education in Shelburn
Shelburn has a public library. It is a part of the Sullivan County Public Library system. This means residents can borrow books and use other library services.
Shelburn's Historic Interurban Depot
Shelburn is home to a special old building called the Shelburn THI&E Interurban Depot/Substation. This building was like a train station for electric trains. These trains were called "interurbans" because they traveled between cities.
The Depot was built in two main stages, between 1910 and 1921. It is important because it shows how electric train travel grew in Indiana a long time ago. Its unique design also makes it special.
In 2017, the outside of the building was carefully repaired. Workers fixed the roof, replaced doors and windows, and restored the brick walls. This helped preserve this important piece of history.
Famous People from Shelburn
- Walter Bullock – He was a talented writer for movies and also wrote songs.
- Hosea Siner – He was a baseball player. He played for the Boston Doves team in 1909.
See also
In Spanish: Shelburn (Indiana) para niños
