Union City, Indiana facts for kids
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Union City, Indiana
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Union City water tower and skyline
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Location of Union City in Randolph County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Indiana | |
| County | Randolph | |
| Township | Wayne | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.27 sq mi (5.87 km2) | |
| • Land | 2.26 sq mi (5.85 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) 0.45% | |
| Elevation | 1,109 ft (338 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 3,454 | |
| • Density | 1,530.35/sq mi (590.88/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
47390
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| Area code(s) | 765 | |
| FIPS code | 18-77768 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397087 | |
| Website | [1] | |
| http://www.unioncity-in.com/ | ||
Union City is a city in Indiana, United States. It is located in Randolph County. In 2020, about 3,454 people lived there.
Union City was an important stop for trains. Two big railroads used to cross paths near the state line. These were the Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad and the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railway. Because of these crossing train lines, some people think the city got its nickname "The Hub City." A "hub" is a central point where things connect.
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History of Union City
Union City was planned out in 1849. This was eleven years after its "twin city" of Union City, Ohio was founded. A post office has been open in Union City, Indiana, since 1852.
Several important buildings in Union City are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are special places recognized for their history. These include the William Kerr House and the Union City Public Library. The Union City Passenger Depot and Union City School are also on the list.
Geography and Location
Union City covers about 2.27 square miles (5.87 square kilometers) of land. Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 1,439 | — | |
| 1880 | 2,478 | 72.2% | |
| 1890 | 2,681 | 8.2% | |
| 1900 | 2,716 | 1.3% | |
| 1910 | 3,209 | 18.2% | |
| 1920 | 3,406 | 6.1% | |
| 1930 | 3,084 | −9.5% | |
| 1940 | 3,535 | 14.6% | |
| 1950 | 3,572 | 1.0% | |
| 1960 | 4,047 | 13.3% | |
| 1970 | 3,995 | −1.3% | |
| 1980 | 3,908 | −2.2% | |
| 1990 | 3,612 | −7.6% | |
| 2000 | 3,622 | 0.3% | |
| 2010 | 3,584 | −1.0% | |
| 2020 | 3,454 | −3.6% | |
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Union City's Population in 2010
In 2010, Union City had 3,584 people living there. Most of the people were White. About 12.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino. The average age in the city was about 35.4 years old.
Education in Union City
The Randolph Eastern School Corporation runs the schools in Union City. There are two main schools for students. These are North Side Elementary School and Union City Junior Senior High School. Both schools are located close to each other.
The town also has a place for everyone to read and learn. This is the Union City Public Library.
Local Media and News
UnionCityNow.com is an online news source for the community. It shares current events and news stories. It also has forums where people can talk about Union City's history.
KISS TV is a local TV station. The school system runs it. It broadcasts on cable TV and online. The school's DECA club also runs two businesses. One is "The TeePee," a school store. The other is "Apache Design," which prints T-shirts.
Two radio stations broadcast in the area. WJYW 88.9 "Joy FM" plays Christian music. WTGR 97.5 FM "Tiger Country" plays country music.
The Flag of Union City
The people of Union City voted to adopt their city flag on January 20, 2021. The flag has a red background with a blue stripe. A thin white stripe is also part of the design. These colors represent the United States.
In the middle of the flag is a large blue star. This star is placed over the outlines of Indiana and Ohio. This design shows where the city is located. It also shows its strong connections to both states. Mayor Chad E. Spence supported the flag's design when it was chosen.
Famous People from Union City
Many interesting people have connections to Union City.
- Donald R. Atkinson was an educator and writer.
- Rick Derringer is a guitarist. He was a founding member of the band The McCoys.
- Isaac P. Gray was the governor of Indiana two times. He also served as a diplomat to Mexico.
- Chris Hawkey is a country music artist. He also produces a radio show in Minnesota.
- Earle Raymond Hedrick was a mathematician. He was also a vice president at the University of California.
- Randy Jo Hobbs was a bassist and founding member of The McCoys.
- Henry Jackson was a major-league baseball player in 1887. He was born in Union City.
- Haleloke Kahauolopua was a singer from Hawaii. She retired and lived in Union City.
See also
In Spanish: Union City (Indiana) para niños
