Winchester, Indiana facts for kids
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Winchester
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| City of Winchester | |
Randolph County Courthouse and veterans' monument in downtown Winchester
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| Nickname(s):
Dub – C (WC), Sugar Cream Pie Capital
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Location of Winchester in Randolph County, Indiana.
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Birds-eye view of Winchester
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Randolph |
| Township | White River |
| Named for | Winchester, Hampshire |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.47 sq mi (8.99 km2) |
| • Land | 3.46 sq mi (8.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,093 ft (333 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,843 |
| • Density | 1,400.12/sq mi (540.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47394
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-84752 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397335 |
Winchester is a city located in White River Township, Randolph County, Indiana, in the United States. It's the main city, or county seat, of Randolph County. In 2010, about 4,935 people lived here. Winchester is also famous for the Winchester Speedway, a popular race track!
History of Winchester
Winchester was first planned out in 1818. It was chosen to be the main city for Randolph County. A post office has been open in Winchester since 1820.
In the late 1800s, oil was discovered nearby. This made Winchester an important place for the glass industry. Many glass factories opened here.
Some important buildings and areas in Winchester are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the Gen. Asahel Stone Mansion, the Winchester Courthouse Square Historic District, and the Winchester Residential Historic District. The town is also home to the well-known A&B Cafe.
2024 Tornado Event
On March 14, 2024, a powerful tornado hit Winchester. It was an EF3 tornado, which means it caused significant damage. The tornado was about a quarter-mile wide.
Many buildings were badly damaged. These included the Goodwill store, The Lodge at Summers Pointe, and a Strip Mall. The Freedom Life Church and a Taco Bell restaurant were completely destroyed.
Sadly, 38 people were hurt, and three were seriously injured. One person who was critically injured passed away about five weeks later.
By June 2024, three months after the tornado, the damaged Strip Mall was torn down. Summers Pointe and Taco Bell were repaired and reopened.
Winchester's Geography
Winchester covers a total area of about 3.34 square miles (8.65 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 3.33 square miles (8.62 square kilometers). Only a small part, about 0.013 square miles (0.034 square kilometers), is water.
Population of Winchester
Winchester has seen its population change over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived in the city during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 532 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,456 | — | |
| 1880 | 1,958 | 34.5% | |
| 1890 | 3,014 | 53.9% | |
| 1900 | 3,705 | 22.9% | |
| 1910 | 4,266 | 15.1% | |
| 1920 | 4,021 | −5.7% | |
| 1930 | 4,487 | 11.6% | |
| 1940 | 5,303 | 18.2% | |
| 1950 | 5,467 | 3.1% | |
| 1960 | 5,742 | 5.0% | |
| 1970 | 5,493 | −4.3% | |
| 1980 | 5,659 | 3.0% | |
| 1990 | 5,095 | −10.0% | |
| 2000 | 5,037 | −1.1% | |
| 2010 | 4,935 | −2.0% | |
| 2020 | 4,843 | −1.9% | |
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2010 Population Details
In 2010, there were 4,935 people living in Winchester. These people lived in 2,051 households, and 1,281 of those were families. The city had about 1,482 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Winchester were White (96.1%). Other groups included African American (0.5%), Native American (0.5%), and Asian (0.5%). About 2.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 30% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in Winchester was about 40 years old.
Education in Winchester
Winchester has a public library called the Winchester Community Public Library. It's a great place to borrow books and learn new things.
The schools in Winchester are part of the Randolph Central School Corporation public school district. These schools include:
- O.R. Baker Elementary School
- Willard Elementary School
- Driver Middle School
- Winchester Community High School
Famous People from Winchester
Many notable people have come from Winchester, Indiana:
- Thomas McLelland Browne – A lawyer, prosecutor, and politician.
- Harold Falls (1909–2006) – A famous eye doctor who studied genetics.
- James P. Goodrich – He was the Governor of Indiana from 1917 to 1921.
- Randy Jo Hobbs – A talented musician.
- I. Marlene King – The creator of the popular TV show Pretty Little Liars.
- Greg Leffler – An Indy car driver.
- Troy Puckett – A baseball pitcher who played for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1911.
- James Eli Watson – A U.S. Senator.
- Robert Wise – A well-known film director.
See also
In Spanish: Winchester (Indiana) para niños
