Waldron is an unincorporated area, unincorporated community and census-designated place in Liberty Township, Shelby County, Indiana, Liberty Township, Shelby County, Indiana, Shelby County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

Waldron was originally called Stroupville, and under that name was laid out in 1854 by George Stroup, and named for him. The residents were later unsatisfied with the original name, and petitioned to have it changed to Waldron. The first post office in the community was called Conns Creek. The post office was established in 1832 and was renamed Waldron in 1876, where it is still operating.

Geography

Waldron 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, Waldron has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.Climate Summary for Waldron, Indiana
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Demographics

Schools

Waldron Junior Senior High School and Waldron Elementary School are both located in the town of Waldron. They are a part of the Shelby Eastern School District. The first school was opened in 1873 and Waldron High School graduated its first class in 1899.

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are both located in the town of Waldron. They are a part of the
Shelby Eastern School District
{{authority control Unincorporated communities in Shelby County, Indiana Unincorporated communities in Indiana Indianapolis metropolitan area Census-designated places in Indiana