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Jasper, Indiana Micropolitan Area
The Jasper micropolitan statistical area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of two counties in southwestern Indiana, anchored by the city of Jasper. At the 2010 census, the Micropolitan area (μSA) had a population of 54,734 up from a population of 52,511 in the 2000 census. The micropolitan area covers an area of . Counties Communities Cities Towns Unincorporated places Townships Dubois County Pike County Demographics At the 2000 census, there were 52,511 people, 19,932 households and 14,419 families residing within the μSA. The racial makeup of the μSA was 97.92% White, 0.13% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.17% from other races, and 0.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.24% of the population. The median household income was $39,464, and the median family income was $45,881. Males had a median income of $32,226 versus $22,248 for females. The per c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ferdinand, Indiana
Ferdinand is a town in Ferdinand Township, Dubois County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 2,157 at the 2010 census. Ferdinand is part of the Jasper Micropolitan Statistical Area. History Ferdinand was founded in 1840 by Fr. Joseph Kundek, OSB and was named after the Emperor Ferdinand I of Austria. The town was settled by mostly German-speaking people from central Europe. At one time Ferdinand was known as the wooden shoe village. At the end of the 19th century, Ferdinand contained many businesses, including a machine works, a brick works, brewery, several taverns, and a dairy. The Ferdinand post office has been in operation since 1850. In 1867, the Monastery of Immaculate Conception was founded in Ferdinand. Ferdinand was incorporated as a town in 1905. In 1906, the ''Ferdinand News'' was established as the local newspaper. Just prior to World War II the Civilian Conservation Corps created the Ferdinand State Forest. The Monastery Immaculate Conception an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johnsburg, Indiana
Johnsburg is an unincorporated community in Cass Township, Dubois County, in the U.S. state of Indiana Indiana () is a U.S. state in the Midwestern United States. It is the 38th-largest by area and the 17th-most populous of the 50 States. Its capital and largest city is Indianapolis. Indiana was admitted to the United States as the 19th s .... History Johnsburg was one of the first railroad stations in the county. A post office was established at Johnsburg in 1879, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1930. References External links * Unincorporated communities in Dubois County, Indiana Unincorporated communities in Indiana Jasper, Indiana micropolitan area {{DuboisCountyIN-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ireland, Indiana
Ireland is an unincorporated community in Madison Township, Dubois County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. History The town was founded on land purchased from the United States government by John Stewart, a native of Ireland, on December 23, 1816. The town was once intended to be called American City, but changed to Ireland when the name was not approved by the post office department. The town was laid out by John Stewart's son James, and four others. The first town map is dated May 20, 1865, but had been a small village many years before that. The Ireland post office has been in operation since 1853. Ireland's school system was absorbed by the Jasper school system in 1970. On the night of February 28, 2017, an EF2 tornado associated with the February 28, 2017, tornado outbreak struck Ireland. Several homes were destroyed, however no injuries were reported. Religion Ireland is home of St. Mary's Church, a Roman Catholic church. Geography Ireland is located a few miles west o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hillham, Indiana
Hillham is an unincorporated community in Columbia Township, Dubois County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. History Hillham was not plat In the United States, a plat ( or ) (plan) is a cadastral map, drawn to scale, showing the divisions of a piece of land. United States General Land Office surveyors drafted township plats of Public Lands Surveys to show the distance and bear ...ted. A post office was established at Hillham in 1864, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1937. References Unincorporated communities in Dubois County, Indiana Unincorporated communities in Indiana Jasper, Indiana micropolitan area {{DuboisCountyIN-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Haysville, Indiana
Haysville is an unincorporated community in Harbison Township, Dubois County, in the U.S. state of Indiana Indiana () is a U.S. state in the Midwestern United States. It is the 38th-largest by area and the 17th-most populous of the 50 States. Its capital and largest city is Indianapolis. Indiana was admitted to the United States as the 19th s .... History Haysville was laid out in about 1835. It was named in honor of Judge Willis Hayes, the original owner of the town site. A post office was established at Haysville in 1846, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1914. References Unincorporated communities in Dubois County, Indiana Unincorporated communities in Indiana Jasper, Indiana micropolitan area 1835 establishments in Indiana Populated places established in 1835 {{DuboisCountyIN-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Duff, Indiana
Duff is an unincorporated community in Patoka Township, Dubois County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. History Duff was plat In the United States, a plat ( or ) (plan) is a cadastral map, drawn to scale, showing the divisions of a piece of land. United States General Land Office surveyors drafted township plats of Public Lands Surveys to show the distance and bea ...ted in 1883 by Robert Small. It was likely named for Col. B. B. Edmonston, who had the nickname "Colonel Duff". A post office was established at Duff in 1868, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1955. Geography Duff is located at . References Unincorporated communities in Dubois County, Indiana Unincorporated communities in Indiana Jasper, Indiana micropolitan area {{DuboisCountyIN-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dubois, Indiana
Dubois is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Dubois County, Indiana, United States. Its population at the 2010 census was 488. History Dubois was platted in 1885. It took its name from Dubois County. The Dubois post office was established in 1880. An old variant name of the community was called Knoxville. Dennis H. Heeke (1927-2009), Indiana state representative and farmer, was born in Dubois. Geography Dubois is located in northeastern Dubois County at . The center of the community is split between Marion and Harbison townships, and the CDP area extends eastward into Columbia Township as well. Jasper, the Dubois County seat, is to the southwest. Indiana State Road 545 passes through Dubois, leading north to State Road 56 and southeast towards Patoka Lake. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Dubois CDP has a total area of , of which is land and , or 1.55%, is water. The Patoka River, a tributary of the Wabash River The Wabash River ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cuzco, Indiana
Cuzco (pronounced: KUZ-co) is an unincorporated community in Columbia Township, Dubois County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. History Cuzco was platted in 1905 by William H. Nicholson. It was named after Cusco, in Peru. A post office was established at Cuzco in 1902, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1955. Civil War A civil war or intrastate war is a war between organized groups within the same state (or country). The aim of one side may be to take control of the country or a region, to achieve independence for a region, or to change government policies ... historian Gilbert R. Tredway was reared in Cuzco during the 1920s and 1930s. Geography Cuzco is located at . References External links * Unincorporated communities in Dubois County, Indiana Unincorporated communities in Indiana Jasper, Indiana micropolitan area 1905 establishments in Indiana Populated places established in 1905 {{DuboisCountyIN-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crystal, Indiana
Crystal is an unincorporated community in Columbia Township, Dubois County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. History Crystal was not plat In the United States, a plat ( or ) (plan) is a cadastral map, drawn to scale, showing the divisions of a piece of land. United States General Land Office surveyors drafted township plats of Public Lands Surveys to show the distance and bear ...ted. A post office was established at Crystal in 1889, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1919. References Unincorporated communities in Dubois County, Indiana Unincorporated communities in Indiana Jasper, Indiana micropolitan area 1889 establishments in Indiana Populated places established in 1889 {{DuboisCountyIN-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Celestine, Indiana
Celestine is an unincorporated community in Hall Township, Dubois County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. In 2008, the estimated population of Celestine was 250. The community is home to a Roman Catholic church. History Celestine was platted in 1843. It was named for Rt. Rev. Celestine Rene Lawrence De La Hailandiere, second bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Vincennes, Indiana. The Celestine post office was established in 1851. On February 28, 2011, a tornado touched down and damaged two homes and a double-wide trailer, the National Weather Service stated. Schools Celestine is home to Celestine Elementary School. After students complete elementary school, They then attend the Northeast Dubois Middle School to Highschool. Geography Celestine is located at . Climate The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Celestine has a humid subtropical climate A humid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bretzville, Indiana
Bretzville is an unincorporated community in Jackson Township, Dubois County, in the U.S. state of Indiana Indiana () is a U.S. state in the Midwestern United States. It is the 38th-largest by area and the 17th-most populous of the 50 States. Its capital and largest city is Indianapolis. Indiana was admitted to the United States as the 19th s .... History Around the year 1850, William Bretz Sr. settled on the land. In 1866, his son, William Bretz Jr. mapped the land. The town was originally called New Town. When the townspeople wanted a post office, the government suggested the name be changed because it sounded like Newton, Indiana. The town was renamed Bretzville after its founder in June 1873. The post office was built in 1866, and was discontinued in 1915. In 1880, Bretzville's first school was started. Bretzville Cemetery The Bretzville Cemetery is located southeast of Bretzville at Schools Cedar Crest Intermediate Highways * State Road 64 * State Road 162 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
