Versailles, Indiana facts for kids
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Versailles, Indiana
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Ripley County Courthouse in Versailles is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
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Location of Versailles in Ripley County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Ripley |
| Township | Johnson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.57 sq mi (4.06 km2) |
| • Land | 1.57 sq mi (4.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,184 |
| • Density | 1,391.97/sq mi (537.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47042
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-78974 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397715 |
| Website | Town of Versailles |
Versailles (pronounced vər-ˈseɪlz) is a small town in Ripley County, Indiana, in the United States. It is the main town, or county seat, of Ripley County. In 2020, about 2,184 people lived here.
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History of Versailles
Founding the Town
Leaders decided in 1818 that Versailles would be the county seat. The town itself was officially created in 1819. It was named after the famous Palace of Versailles in France. A post office has been open in Versailles since 1823.
Historic Buildings
Several important buildings in Versailles are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are special and protected because of their history. These buildings include:
- The Ripley County Courthouse
- The Fernando G. Taylor House
- The Tyson United Methodist Church
- The Versailles School and Tyson Auditorium
Geography and Nature
Location and Size
Versailles covers an area of about 1.51 square miles (4.06 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Laughery Creek and Versailles Lake
Laughery Creek is a major stream that flows through the area. In 1954, a dam was built on this creek. This created the 230-acre Versailles Lake. This lake is part of the beautiful Versailles State Park, a great place for outdoor activities.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 412 | — | |
| 1870 | 495 | — | |
| 1880 | 455 | −8.1% | |
| 1890 | 421 | −7.5% | |
| 1900 | 501 | 19.0% | |
| 1910 | 486 | −3.0% | |
| 1920 | 413 | −15.0% | |
| 1930 | 523 | 26.6% | |
| 1940 | 582 | 11.3% | |
| 1950 | 886 | 52.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,158 | 30.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,080 | −6.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,560 | 44.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,791 | 14.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,784 | −0.4% | |
| 2010 | 2,113 | 18.4% | |
| 2020 | 2,184 | 3.4% | |
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Who Lives in Versailles?
In 2010, there were 2,113 people living in Versailles. These people lived in 874 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Most people in Versailles are White (98.2%). A small number of people are African American, Asian, or from other backgrounds.
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About 31% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in Versailles was 37.9 years old. About 23.6% of residents were under 18.
Education in Versailles
Local Schools
Most students in Versailles attend schools within the South Ripley Community School Corporation. Younger students, from kindergarten to 6th grade, go to South Ripley Elementary School. Older students, from 7th to 12th grade, attend South Ripley Junior/Senior High School.
Tyson Public Library
The town also has a public library called the Tyson Public Library. It's a great place to borrow books and learn new things.
Famous People from Versailles
Some notable people have lived in Versailles:
- Amos W. Jackson (1904–1972), a judge.
- Rowland H. Jackson (1872–1957), a politician.
- Harry Wheeler, a baseball player from the 1800s.
See also
In Spanish: Versailles (Indiana) para niños
