Southwestern High School is located in
Hanover
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Indiana
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History
Southwestern High School was founded in 1960 with the consolidation of Saluda and Hanover high schools. Since the two schools were located in the southwestern region of
Jefferson County, Indiana
Jefferson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of 2020, the population was 33,147. The county seat is Madison.
History
Jefferson County was formed on February 1, 1811, from Dearborn and Clark Counties. It was named for ...
, the school was officially named ''Southwestern Jefferson County Consolidated High School''. Originally, the school was located in the edifice of the old Hanover High School. However, the old school was severely damaged in the April 3, 1974,
tornado
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Super Outbreak that ravaged much of the Midwest. The current building was built over the following year.
See also
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List of high schools in Indiana
References
External links
Southwestern Jefferson County Schools
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Public high schools in Indiana
Schools in Jefferson County, Indiana
Public middle schools in Indiana
1960 establishments in Indiana