Wolcott, Indiana facts for kids
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Wolcott, Indiana
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Members of American Legion Post #294 in front of the Wolcott House, the Italianate home of town founder Anson Wolcott.
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Location of Wolcott in White County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | White |
| Township | Princeton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.59 sq mi (1.54 km2) |
| • Land | 0.59 sq mi (1.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 715 ft (218 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 950 |
| • Density | 1,602.02/sq mi (618.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47995
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| Area code(s) | 219 |
| FIPS code | 18-85058 |
| GNIS feature ID | 446230 |
Wolcott (pronounced WUUL-kət) is a small town in Princeton Township, White County, in the state of Indiana, United States. In 2010, about 1,001 people lived there.
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Wolcott's Early History
Wolcott was officially planned and laid out in 1861. This happened when the railroad lines were built to reach this area. The town is named after its founder, Anson Wolcott.
An interesting fact is that Anson Wolcott was related to Oliver Wolcott. Oliver Wolcott was a very important person in American history. He was one of the people who signed the Declaration of Independence.
A post office has been open in Wolcott since 1861. It has a special zip code, 47995, which is the highest zip code in Indiana.
The Historic Wolcott House
The Wolcott House is a famous building in town. It used to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it was recognized as a very important historic site.
Wolcott's Summer Festival
Every year since 1967, Wolcott has celebrated its July 4 Summer Festival. This fun event usually takes place on the grounds of the Wolcott House. In 2020, the festival was canceled because of the Coronavirus outbreak. Now, the festival is held on the weekend before July 4th.
Local Businesses in Wolcott
As of 2020, Wolcott is home to several important businesses. These include Indiana Ribbon, which is one of the few places in the U.S. that makes decorative ribbons. Other businesses are Dwyer Instruments, the Bank of Wolcott, Cives Steel Company, and the Farmers Elevator.
Wolcott's Quiet Town Rule
In 2022, Wolcott passed a new town rule. The goal of this rule is to make Wolcott the quietest town in America. This rule means that people should try to keep noise from being heard on their neighbor's property. This includes sounds like dog barks or loud conversations. However, noises from lawnmowers and other power tools are still allowed.
Wolcott's Geography
According to information from 2010, the town of Wolcott covers a total area of about 0.59 square miles (1.54 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Wolcott's Population Changes
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 146 | — | |
| 1870 | 109 | −25.3% | |
| 1880 | 239 | 119.3% | |
| 1890 | 246 | 2.9% | |
| 1900 | 825 | 235.4% | |
| 1910 | 873 | 5.8% | |
| 1920 | 868 | −0.6% | |
| 1930 | 747 | −13.9% | |
| 1940 | 736 | −1.5% | |
| 1950 | 778 | 5.7% | |
| 1960 | 877 | 12.7% | |
| 1970 | 894 | 1.9% | |
| 1980 | 923 | 3.2% | |
| 1990 | 886 | −4.0% | |
| 2000 | 989 | 11.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,001 | 1.2% | |
| 2020 | 950 | −5.1% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,001 people living in Wolcott. These people lived in 385 households, and 272 of these were families. The town had about 1,696 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Wolcott were White (95.3%). A small number of residents were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 2.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Education in Wolcott
Students in Wolcott attend schools that are part of the Tri-County School Corporation. This school district serves five different townships across three counties.
The Tri-County Jr-Sr High School is located a few miles southwest of Wolcott. The Tri-County Elementary School is in Remington, Indiana. The Tri-County Intermediate School is located right in Wolcott.
Before the Tri-County School Corporation was formed in the late 1960s, Wolcott had its own schools. These included Wolcott Elementary, Wolcott Junior High, and Wolcott High School. The first class to graduate from the new Tri-County High School was in May 1972.
The town also has a public library, called the Wolcott Community Public Library. It's a great place to borrow books and learn new things.
