Wallace, Indiana facts for kids
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Wallace
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Location of Wallace in Fountain County, Indiana.
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 Wallace, Indiana
Location in Fountain County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Fountain |
| Township | Jackson |
| Named for | Governor David Wallace |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2) |
| • Land | 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 705 ft (215 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 79 |
| • Density | 552.45/sq mi (213.67/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47988
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-79730 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397719 |
Wallace is a small town in Fountain County, Indiana, United States. It was first called Jacksonville. The town is located in Jackson Township. In 2010, about 105 people lived there.
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History
How Wallace Began
Jacksonville was one of the first places settled in Fountain County. John Bowman and his father Henry started the town in the early 1830s. It was built on land north of Mill Creek. The town was named after Andrew Jackson. People often called it "Jackville" for short.
The very first person to live in the area was Richard Williams. He built a cabin there in 1826. This was several years before the town was officially planned. William Guilliams built the first house after Jacksonville was laid out. By the 1880s, the town had about 24 houses.
Early Businesses and People
Many important people worked in early Jacksonville. William Snooks was the first blacksmith in the area. Samuel Glass ran a place where people could stay and relax. Alvah Doke was a shoemaker, and George McCline made cabinets.
Doctors like Dr. Reeves, Dr. A. M. C. Hawes, and Dr. Joseph Roberts helped the sick. There were also many general storekeepers. They sold all sorts of goods to the townspeople.
How Wallace Got Its Name
The town got a post office when David Wallace was the Governor of Indiana. John Bowman and Judge Mitchell C. Black named the post office after Governor Wallace. Later, the entire town took on the name Wallace. John Bowman was the first postmaster, and Judge Black was the first mail carrier.
Wallace in the 1950s
In 1950, Wallace had many local businesses. These included Ira Wilkinson General Store and J. W. Grimes Grocery. The grocery store also held the post office. Ralph Myers sold TVs and appliances. Carl Starnes offered insurance.
There was also Uplinger Cafe and Paul Mitchell Barber Shop. McGinnis Garage fixed cars. Clores Grocery and Lunch, Ellingwood's Lumber Yard, and Alward's Skelgas Service were also open. Dr. H. M. Rusk had his doctor's office there. The town also had a blacksmith shop and a food processing plant.
The Wallace School taught students from first grade through twelfth grade. It served all of Jackson Township. In 1951, eight students graduated from the high school.
Geography
Where Wallace Is Located
Wallace is located at 39°59'14" north and 87°8'53" west. A stream called Mill Creek flows from the northeast. It runs along the east and south sides of the town.
Size of the Town
According to the 2010 census, Wallace covers a total area of about 0.09 square miles (0.23 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Demographics
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 116 | — | |
| 1920 | 111 | −4.3% | |
| 1930 | 128 | 15.3% | |
| 1940 | 123 | −3.9% | |
| 1950 | 123 | 0.0% | |
| 1960 | 122 | −0.8% | |
| 1970 | 136 | 11.5% | |
| 1980 | 88 | −35.3% | |
| 1990 | 89 | 1.1% | |
| 2000 | 100 | 12.4% | |
| 2010 | 105 | 5.0% | |
| 2020 | 79 | −24.8% | |
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This table shows how the number of people living in Wallace has changed over many years.
People in Wallace in 2010
In 2010, there were 105 people living in Wallace. These people lived in 52 households, and 28 of these were families. The town had about 1167 people per square mile. All of the people living in Wallace were White.
About 19% of households had children under 18 living with them. About 44% were married couples. A small number of households had a single female or male parent. About 46% of households were not families. Many people (42%) lived alone. About 21% of people living alone were 65 years old or older.
The average household had about 2 people. The average family had about 2.7 people. The average age of people in Wallace was 45.5 years old. About 18% of residents were under 18. About 23% were 65 or older. The town had slightly more females (51.4%) than males (48.6%).
See also
In Spanish: Wallace (Indiana) para niños
