Union Mills, Indiana facts for kids
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Union Mills, Indiana
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Business district of Union Mills.
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 Union Mills, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Union Mills, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | LaPorte |
| Township | Noble |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| ZIP code |
46382
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| FIPS code | 18-77804 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2830447 |
Union Mills is a small community in LaPorte County, Indiana, in the United States. It's a place where people live, but it's not officially a town or city with its own local government. It's known as an unincorporated community.
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History of Union Mills
Union Mills started to grow way back in 1832. A man named Joseph Wheaton was one of the first people to settle here. He picked a spot near Mill Creek and began to set up a small village.
How Union Mills Got Its Name
A few years later, in 1836, Sylvanus Everts built a special kind of mill called a gristmill on Mill Creek. A gristmill is a place where grain, like wheat or corn, is ground into flour. Everts decided to call his new mill "Union Mills." Soon, the small village that Joseph Wheaton had started also became known by the same name.
Early Days and Growth
In 1838, Union Mills was very small, with only five log houses. But things started to change. A general store opened in 1840, which was a big deal for the community because people could buy many different things there. The biggest boost to Union Mills came when three train lines were built nearby. These train lines helped the community grow and connect with other places.
Learning in Union Mills
Union Mills cares about education and learning.
Public Library
The community has a public library. It's a branch of the LaPorte County Public Library system. Libraries are great places to find books, learn new things, and use computers.
South Central School
Kids in Union Mills go to a public school called South Central. This school teaches students from Kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. This means students can go to the same school for their entire school journey, from when they are very young until they are ready for college or a job.
Population of Union Mills
Union Mills has grown quite a bit since it was founded in 1832. Today, about 2,000 people live there. The number of people living in Union Mills has changed over the years:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 238 | — |
| 1990 | 3,000 | +1160.5% |
| 2000 | 1,990 | −33.7% |
| 2010 | 2,108 | +5.9% |
| 2020 | 2,094 | −0.7% |
| 2023 | 1,839 | −12.2% |
Famous People from Union Mills
Some people who grew up in Union Mills became well-known for their achievements.
- Ed Hanyzewski, a professional baseball player.
- Glen Rosenbaum, who was also a baseball player and later became a coach.
