Waveland, Indiana facts for kids
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Waveland, Indiana
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 Waveland, Indiana
Location in Montgomery County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Montgomery |
| Township | Brown |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.31 sq mi (0.80 km2) |
| • Land | 0.31 sq mi (0.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 427 |
| • Density | 1,386.36/sq mi (534.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47989
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-81458 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397726 |
Waveland is a town in Brown Township, Montgomery County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 427 people at the 2020 census.
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History of Waveland
Waveland was planned out by John Milligan in 1835. The town started as a resting spot near a good spring. This spring was located between Terre Haute and Lafayette, Indiana.
After a trading post and a post office were built, Milligan developed the land around them. By 1850, Waveland had grown quite a bit. It had three general stores, three churches, and two inns. There were also two shops for making wagons and a blacksmith shop.
Famous Resident: T. C. Steele
Waveland was the childhood home of T. C. Steele, a famous American painter. He was known for his Impressionist style. This style uses small, visible brushstrokes to show how light changes.
Steele's parents, Samuel and Harriett, moved to Waveland around 1852. At that time, Steele was five years old. His father rented a saddle shop from John Milligan. Young Steele went to the Waveland Academy for his education. The local Presbyterian Church helped by building a new brick school for children. The Steele family owned a small house at 110 Cross Street until 1870. This house was built on one of Milligan's original lots.
Two important buildings in Waveland are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are the George Seybold House and the T.C. Steele Boyhood Home.
Geography and Location
Waveland is located in the southwestern part of Montgomery County. Indiana State Road 59 runs through the middle of town. It is known as Main Street and Cross Street. This road ends at State Road 47 at the northern edge of town.
State Road 47 goes northeast about 15 miles (24 km) to Crawfordsville. Crawfordsville is the main city of the county. State Road 47 also goes west about 10 miles (16 km) to its end at U.S. Route 41. State Road 59 goes south about 28 miles (45 km) to Brazil.
Area and Waterways
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Waveland covers a total area of 0.31 square miles (0.80 square kilometers). All of this area is land. Little Raccoon Creek flows along the northern border of the town. This creek then flows southwest into Big Raccoon Creek. Big Raccoon Creek is a smaller river that flows into the Wabash River.
Climate in Waveland
The weather in Waveland has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it is shown as "Cfa" by the Köppen Climate Classification system.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 592 | — | |
| 1890 | 663 | 12.0% | |
| 1900 | 648 | −2.3% | |
| 1910 | 676 | 4.3% | |
| 1920 | 590 | −12.7% | |
| 1930 | 542 | −8.1% | |
| 1940 | 530 | −2.2% | |
| 1950 | 553 | 4.3% | |
| 1960 | 549 | −0.7% | |
| 1970 | 557 | 1.5% | |
| 1980 | 559 | 0.4% | |
| 1990 | 474 | −15.2% | |
| 2000 | 416 | −12.2% | |
| 2010 | 420 | 1.0% | |
| 2020 | 427 | 1.7% | |
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2010 Census Information
In 2010, there were 420 people living in Waveland. These people lived in 169 households. About 118 of these households were families. The town had about 1312.5 people per square mile (506.8 people per square kilometer).
There were 202 housing units in Waveland. On average, there were about 631.3 housing units per square mile (243.7 per square kilometer). Most of the people in town were White (98.1%). A small number were Native American (0.2%) or from two or more races (1.7%). About 2.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 35.5% of households had children under 18 living with them. More than half (52.7%) were married couples living together. Some households had a female head with no husband (13.0%). A few had a male head with no wife (4.1%). About 30.2% of households were not families.
Around 24.9% of all households were made up of individuals living alone. About 19.5% of these individuals were 65 years old or older. The average household had 2.49 people. The average family had 2.93 people.
The average age in Waveland was 36.8 years. About 27.1% of residents were under 18 years old. Around 6.6% were between 18 and 24 years old. About 23.4% were between 25 and 44 years old. Another 23.6% were between 45 and 64 years old. Finally, 19.3% were 65 years old or older. The town had slightly more females (51.9%) than males (48.1%).
Education in Waveland
The South Montgomery Community School Corporation runs the public schools in Waveland. Students in junior high and high school attend Southmont Junior High School and Southmont High School.
The town also has a public library. It is called the Waveland-Brown Township Public Library.
Images for kids
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Victorian house in Waveland
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Water Tower
In Spanish: Waveland (Indiana) para niños
