Waldron, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Waldron, Indiana
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Location of Waldron in Shelby County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Shelby |
| Township | Liberty |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.26 sq mi (3.26 km2) |
| • Land | 1.26 sq mi (3.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 805 |
| • Density | 640.41/sq mi (247.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46182
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| FIPS code | 18-79568 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2629854 |
Waldron is a small community located in Shelby County, Indiana, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area that the government counts as a town for population numbers, even though it doesn't have its own official town government.
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History of Waldron
Waldron started as a place called Stroupville in 1854. It was named after George Stroup, who helped plan the community. But people living there weren't happy with the name, so they asked for it to be changed to Waldron.
The first post office in the area opened in 1832 and was called Conns Creek. This post office was later renamed Waldron in 1876. It is still open and serving the community today.
Geography and Climate
Understanding Waldron's Climate
The weather in Waldron has hot and humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, you might see it marked as "Cfa." This means the area gets plenty of rain all year, and the summers are hot.
Population and Demographics
Who Lives in Waldron?
Demographics is the study of a population, looking at things like how many people live somewhere. According to the 2020 United States Census, Waldron had a population of 805 people.
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| 2020 | 805 | — | |
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Schools in Waldron
Waldron has schools for students of all ages. Both Waldron Junior Senior High School and Waldron Elementary School are located in the community. These schools are part of the Shelby Eastern School District.
The first school in Waldron opened its doors in 1873. Waldron High School celebrated its first graduating class in 1899.
See also
In Spanish: Waldron (Indiana) para niños
