Sullivan, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sullivan, Indiana
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| City of Sullivan | |
Downtown Sullivan
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| Nickname(s):
Home of the Golden Arrows
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| Motto(s):
Take time to care
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Location of Sullivan in Sullivan County, Indiana.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Indiana |
| County | Sullivan |
| Township | Hamilton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.88 sq mi (4.86 km2) |
| • Land | 1.88 sq mi (4.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 528 ft (161 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,264 |
| • Density | 2,274.13/sq mi (878.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
47864, 47882
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-74006 |
| GNIS feature ID | 444366 |
Sullivan is a city in Indiana, United States. It's the main town, or county seat, of Sullivan County. In 2020, about 4,264 people lived there. Sullivan is also part of the larger Terre Haute area.
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History of Sullivan
The city of Sullivan has a long history. Its post office, where people send and receive mail, opened way back in 1843.
A Powerful Tornado in 2023
On March 31, 2023, a very strong tornado hit Sullivan. This tornado caused a lot of damage to homes and buildings. Sadly, three people died, and many others were hurt. The tornado was rated EF3, which means its winds were as fast as 165 miles per hour (250 km/h).
Geography of Sullivan
Sullivan is located at 39°5′49″N 87°24′23″W / 39.09694°N 87.40639°W. This tells us its exact spot on a map using latitude and longitude. The city covers a total area of about 1.88 square miles (4.86 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Sullivan
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 949 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,396 | 47.1% | |
| 1880 | 2,161 | 54.8% | |
| 1890 | 2,222 | 2.8% | |
| 1900 | 3,118 | 40.3% | |
| 1910 | 4,115 | 32.0% | |
| 1920 | 4,489 | 9.1% | |
| 1930 | 5,306 | 18.2% | |
| 1940 | 5,077 | −4.3% | |
| 1950 | 5,423 | 6.8% | |
| 1960 | 4,979 | −8.2% | |
| 1970 | 4,683 | −5.9% | |
| 1980 | 4,774 | 1.9% | |
| 1990 | 4,663 | −2.3% | |
| 2000 | 4,617 | −1.0% | |
| 2010 | 4,249 | −8.0% | |
| 2020 | 4,264 | 0.4% | |
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Every ten years, the United States counts its population in a census. This helps us understand how many people live in a place and what they are like.
2010 Census Information
In 2010, there were 4,249 people living in Sullivan. These people made up 1,835 households. A household is a group of people living in the same home. Most people in Sullivan were White (97.7%). There were also small numbers of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 1.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Sullivan was about 39.8 years old. About 23.8% of the people were under 18. This means there are many kids and teenagers in the city. About 18.5% of the people were 65 or older.
Education in Sullivan
Students in Sullivan go to schools run by the Southwest School Corporation. The main high school for the city is Sullivan High School. Sullivan also has a public library. It is a part of the Sullivan County Public Library system.
Famous People from Sullivan
- Will H. Hays (1879–1954) was an important person in politics and movies. He led the Republican Party for a time. He also helped create rules for movies, known as the Hays Code.
- Nelson Poynter (1903–1978) was a well-known newspaperman. He started the Poynter Institute, which teaches about journalism.
- Antoinette Dakin Leach (1859–1922) was a lawyer and a pioneer for women's rights. She worked hard to help women get the right to vote in Indiana.
- Paul Dresser (1857–1906) was a singer, songwriter, and actor. He wrote many popular songs in the late 1800s, including "On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away".
See also
In Spanish: Sullivan (Indiana) para niños
