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Dearborn County, Indiana
Dearborn County is one of 92 counties of the U.S. state of Indiana. Located on the Ohio border near the southeast corner of the state, Dearborn County was formed in 1803 from a portion of Hamilton County, Ohio. In 2020, the population was 50,679. The county seat and largest city is Lawrenceburg. Dearborn County is part of the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN Metropolitan Statistical Area. History In 1803, following Ohio's admission to the Union, a wedge, or pie shaped, remnant of the former Northwest Territory along Ohio's southwestern border was ceded to Indiana Territory and organized as Dearborn County. It was named after Henry Dearborn who was U.S. Secretary of War at that time. Lawrenceburg was then designated as the county seat. All or part of seven other present day counties were carved from the original county with the present boundaries being established in 1845. The region, nicknamed the "Gore", slices through the present-day counties of Dearborn, Franklin, Ohio, Randolph ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henry Dearborn
Henry Dearborn (February 23, 1751 – June 6, 1829) was an American military officer and politician. In the Revolutionary War, he served under Benedict Arnold in his expedition to Quebec, of which his journal provides an important record. After being captured and exchanged, he served in George Washington's Continental Army. He was present at the British surrender at Yorktown. Dearborn served on General George Washington's staff in Virginia. He served as Secretary of War under President Thomas Jefferson, from 1801 to 1809, and served as a commanding general in the War of 1812. In later life, his criticism of General Israel Putnam's performance at the Battle of Bunker Hill caused a major controversy. Fort Dearborn in Illinois, Dearborn County in Indiana, and the city of Dearborn, Michigan, were named in his honor. U.S. Army Center of Military History U.S. Biographical Directory Early life Henry Dearborn was born February 23, 1751, to Simon Dearborn and Sarah Marston i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wayne County, Indiana
Wayne County is a county located in east central Indiana, United States, on the border with Ohio. As of the 2020 United States census, the population was 66,553. The county seat is Richmond. Wayne County comprises the Richmond, Indiana Micropolitan Statistical Area. Richmond hosts Earlham College, a small private liberal arts college. History The first permanent European-American settlers in the area were Quakers from North Carolina. They settled about 1806 near the east fork of the Whitewater River, an area including what is today the city of Richmond. Jeptha Turner, the first white child in the county, was born here in 1806. Wayne County was formed in 1811 from portions of Clark and Dearborn counties. It was named for Gen. "Mad" Anthony Wayne, who was an officer during the Revolutionary War. Wayne is mainly remembered for his service in the 1790s in the Northwest Indian War, which included many actions in Indiana and Ohio. Randolph County was formed from the northern ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bonnell, Indiana
Bonnell is an unincorporated community in Manchester Township, Dearborn County, Indiana Indiana ( ) is a U.S. state, state in the Midwestern United States, Midwestern region of the United States. It borders Lake Michigan to the northwest, Michigan to the north and northeast, Ohio to the east, the Ohio River and Kentucky to the s .... History The post office Bonnell once contained had the name Kennedy. It operated between 1885 and 1929. References Dearborn County Historical Society Unincorporated communities in Dearborn County, Indiana Unincorporated communities in Indiana {{DearbornCountyIN-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hidden Valley, Indiana
Hidden Valley is a private residential community in Dearborn County, Indiana, United States. For statistical purposes it is a census-designated place (CDP), with a population of 5,387 at the 2010 census, up from 4,417 at the 2000 census. History The community and lake were built by land developer James Jacob Rupel, who was active in the Greater Dayton area and Indiana for over 50 years and the former owner of Centre City Building and the Carillon House in downtown Dayton. He was the developer of Hidden Valley Lake, several subdivisions near Rocky Fork State Park in Highland County, Ohio, the Valley Woods community in Greendale, Indiana, and the Country Squire Lakes community in North Vernon, Indiana. Geography Hidden Valley is located in eastern Dearborn County within Miller and Lawrenceburg townships. It is bordered to the south by the city of Greendale and to the east by the Ohio state line. Downtown Cincinnati is to the east. According to the United States Census Bureau ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bright, Indiana
Bright is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Dearborn County, Indiana, United States. The population was 5,814 at the 2020 census. History A post office was established at Bright in 1847, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904. At least since the 1980s, Bright has been transformed from a small town to an exurb of Cincinnati. Geography Bright is located in northeastern Dearborn County in Logan, Harrison, and Miller townships. The eastern edge of the Bright CDP follows the Indiana–Ohio border. Harrison, Ohio, is to the northeast via Jamison Road, and downtown Cincinnati is to the east. According to the United States Census Bureau, the Bright CDP has a total area of , of which , or 0.15%, is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 5,405 people, 1,770 households, and 1,493 families residing in the CDP. The population density was . There were 1,811 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
West Harrison, Indiana
West Harrison is a town in Harrison Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, Harrison Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, Dearborn County, Indiana, United States. The population was 289 at the 2010 United States census, 2010 census. History Settlers at West Harrison found numerous tumulus, mounds constructed by Indians. West Harrison was laid out in 1813, the same year its Twin cities (geographical proximity), twin city of Harrison, Ohio, was founded. Geography West Harrison is located just across the Indiana state line from Harrison, Ohio. The two towns are divided by State Street. According to the 2010 census, West Harrison has a total area of , of which (or 96.49%) is land and (or 3.51%) is water. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 289 people, 136 households, and 68 families living in the town. The population density was . There were 174 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 99.0% White (U.S. Census), White, 0. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saint Leon, Indiana
St. Leon or Saint Leon is a town in Kelso Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, United States. The population was 678 at the 2010 census. History A post office was established at St. Leon in 1852, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1955. The town was likely named for St. Leon Bembo. Geography According to the 2010 census, St. Leon has a total area of , of which (or 99.87%) is land and (or 0.13%) is water. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 678 people, 252 households, and 182 families living in the town. The population density was . There were 263 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 98.1% White, 0.1% African American, 0.6% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.3% of the population. There were 252 households, of which 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.1% were married couples living together, 9.5% had ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moores Hill, Indiana
Moores Hill is a town in Sparta Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, United States. The population was 597 at the 2010 census. History Platted in 1839 by Adam Moore and Andrew Stevens, it originally contained nine lots adjacent to Moore's gristmill. The community was originally known as Moores Mill, but postal authorities misspelled it Moores Hill, and the name stuck. Many early settlers in the town were Methodist families from Delaware and the shore of Maryland. The first mercantile business was established by Samuel Herron. Moores Hill and its citizens are the subjects of the 1941 volume ''Pop. 359'', a book of poems self-published by Indianapolis Star' columnist Carl Wilson under the pseudonym Tramp Starr. Carnegie Hall of Moores Hill College and Moores Hill United Methodist Church are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Landmarks Carnegie Hall was built in 1908 as part of Moores Hill College (now the University of Evansville). It has been used as an academ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dillsboro, Indiana
Dillsboro is a town in Clay Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, Clay Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, Dearborn County, Indiana, United States. As of 2020, the population is 1,360. History Dillsboro was laid out in 1830. It was named for James Dill, a general in the War of 1812 and local resident. The Dillsboro post office, established in 1837, was spelled Dillsborough until 1893. Geography According to the 2010 census, Dillsboro has a total area of , all land. 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, Dillsboro has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 1,327 people, 520 households, and 320 families living in the town. The population density was . There were 580 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 98.6% White (U.S. Census), Wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greendale, Indiana
Greendale is a city in Lawrenceburg Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, United States. The population was 4,602 at the 2020 census, up 82 since the 2010 Census. History Greendale was laid out in 1852, but the plat was not recorded until 1883. Greendale likely took its name from Greendale Cemetery. Geography According to the 2010 census, Greendale has a total area of , of which (or 98.7%) is land and (or 1.3%) is water. Demographics 2020 census As of the 2020 Census, there were 4,602 people, 1,976 total households, and 1,711 families living in the City of Greendale, Indiana. The median age of people in Greendale is 43. The median household income is $70,668. 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 4,520 people, 1,809 households, and 1,241 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 1,942 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 95.6% White, 1.0% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.6% f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aurora, Indiana
Aurora is a city in Dearborn County, Indiana, United States. The population was 3,479 at the 2020 census. Geography According to the 2010 census, Aurora has a total area of , of which (or 89.41%) is land and (or 10.59%) is water. History Aurora was platted in 1819. It was named for Aurora, the goddess of dawn in Roman mythology. Aurora was incorporated as a town in 1822 and became a city in 1848, though some sources say 1845. Aurora is known for its historic downtown area and the ornate Hillforest mansion built for Thomas Gaff who earned his fortune shipping goods on the Ohio River by steamboat. The mansion was designed by architect Isaiah Rogers and was completed in 1855 in the Italian Renaissance style. The design is symmetrical. Details include deep overhangs, arched windows and balconies and porches. Hillforest was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1992. Aurora was once a sundown town, a place unwelcoming to non-whites after dark. Local newspaper ''The Aurora Jo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ohio River
The Ohio River () is a river in the United States. It is located at the boundary of the Midwestern and Southern United States, flowing in a southwesterly direction from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to its river mouth, mouth on the Mississippi River in Cairo, Illinois, Cairo, Illinois. It is the third largest river by discharge volume in the United States and the largest tributary by volume of the Mississippi River. It is also the sixth oldest river on the North American continent. The river flows through or along the border of six U.S. state, states, and its drainage basin includes parts of 14 states. Through its largest tributary, the Tennessee River, the basin includes several states of the southeastern United States. It is the source of drinking water for five million people. The river became a primary transportation route for pioneers during the westward expansion of the early U.S. The lower Ohio River just below Louisville was obstructed by rapids known as the Falls of the Oh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
