Waynetown, Indiana facts for kids
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Waynetown, Indiana
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 Waynetown, Indiana
Location in Montgomery County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Montgomery |
| Township | Wayne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.45 sq mi (1.15 km2) |
| • Land | 0.45 sq mi (1.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 960 |
| • Density | 2,157.30/sq mi (833.00/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47990
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-82052 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397727 |
Waynetown is a small town located in Montgomery County, Indiana, in the United States. In 2020, about 960 people lived there. It's a friendly place with a rich history and fun local events.
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A Look Back in Time
Waynetown was first planned and named "Middletown" in 1830. A person named Samuel Mann helped create the town's layout back then.
Where is Waynetown?
Waynetown is in the western part of Montgomery County. A main road, U.S. Route 136, goes right through the middle of town. This road is called Washington Street in Waynetown.
If you go east on U.S. Route 136, you'll reach Crawfordsville in about 9 miles (14 km). Crawfordsville is the main city of the county, also known as the county seat. If you go west, you'll get to Veedersburg in about 11 miles (18 km).
Another road, Indiana State Road 25, also passes through Waynetown. It goes north to Wingate and south to State Road 32.
Land and Water
Waynetown covers about 0.45 square miles (1.15 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the town limits. A small stream called the East Fork of Coal Creek flows through Waynetown. It eventually joins the larger Wabash River.
Who Lives in Waynetown?
In 2020, the town of Waynetown had a population of 960 people. Back in 2010, there were 1007 people living in Waynetown. There were 391 homes, and 282 of these were families. Most people living in Waynetown were White. About 2% of the population were Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Waynetown in 2010 was about 37 years old. About 27% of the residents were under 18 years old.
Fun Local Events
Every year, Waynetown hosts a special event called the "Fish Fry." This event also includes a carnival. The Fish Fry is very popular and brings in many visitors from Montgomery County and even from nearby counties like Fountain, Tippecanoe, and Parke.
Famous Connections
Waynetown has a connection to a very important part of American history! William Bratton, who lived from 1778 to 1841, was a member of the famous Lewis and Clark Expedition. This expedition explored the western parts of the United States.
William Bratton settled near Waynetown in 1822. He held several important local jobs, including being a Justice of the Peace. He is buried in the Old Pioneer Cemetery, which is located right in Waynetown.
Schools in Waynetown
Students in Waynetown attend schools that are part of the North Montgomery School Corporation. Younger students go to Sommer Elementary School. Older students attend Northridge Middle School and then North Montgomery High School.
Gallery
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Red brick building is now a Native American Culture Museum and the lighter brick building is the post office
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1830 Pioneer Cemetery
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Hudson's Grocery
See also
In Spanish: Waynetown (Indiana) para niños
