Summitville, Indiana facts for kids
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Summitville, Indiana
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Location in Madison County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Madison |
| Township | Van Buren |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.57 sq mi (1.47 km2) |
| • Land | 0.57 sq mi (1.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 989 |
| • Density | 1,747.35/sq mi (674.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46070
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-74132 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397687 |
Summitville is a small town located in Van Buren Township, Madison County, Indiana, in the United States. It is part of the larger Indianapolis–Carmel–Anderson area. In 2020, about 989 people lived there.
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A Look Back at Summitville's History
Summitville was founded in 1867. It got its name because it's located on a slightly higher piece of land, like a "summit."
An important old building, the Joseph & Lucinda Thawley House, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. This means it's recognized as a special historical place.
Where is Summitville? (Geography)
Summitville is in the northeastern part of Madison County. It is about 6 miles (10 km) north of Alexandria. It is also about 17 miles (27 km) north of Anderson, which is the main city of the county.
The U.S. Census Bureau says Summitville covers a total area of 0.57 square miles (1.47 square kilometers). All of this area is land. A small stream called Mud Creek starts near the town. It flows south and joins Pipe Creek, which then flows into the White River.
People of Summitville (Demographics)
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 400 | — | |
| 1890 | 752 | 88.0% | |
| 1900 | 1,432 | 90.4% | |
| 1910 | 1,387 | −3.1% | |
| 1920 | 1,001 | −27.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,017 | 1.6% | |
| 1940 | 991 | −2.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,061 | 7.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,048 | −1.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,104 | 5.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,085 | −1.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,010 | −6.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,090 | 7.9% | |
| 2010 | 967 | −11.3% | |
| 2020 | 989 | 2.3% | |
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In 2010, there were 967 people living in Summitville. These people lived in 378 households. The town had about 1973 people per square mile.
The average age of people in Summitville was about 39.6 years old. About 25.7% of the residents were under 18 years old.
Schools in Summitville
Summitville is part of the Madison-Grant United School Corporation. The town has its own elementary school, called Summitville Elementary School. After elementary school, students go to Madison-Grant Junior High School. They then attend Madison-Grant High School near Fairmount.
Summitville also has a public library. It is a branch of the North Madison County Public Library System.
Famous People from Summitville
- Jay Stewart was born in Summitville. He was a well-known announcer for game shows.
- Roy Danforth graduated from Summitville High School in 1954. He became a successful basketball coach for Syracuse and Tulane University. He led Syracuse to the Final Four in the 1975 NCAA tournament. He is also a member of the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame.
See also
In Spanish: Summitville (Indiana) para niños
