Goodland is a town in
Grant Township in
Newton County,
Indiana
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. The population was 1,043 at the
2010 census.
History
Goodland was laid out in 1861. The town was named from the quality of its soil. A post office has been in operation at Goodland since 1861.
The
Goodland-Grant Township Public Library and
McCairn-Turner House are listed on the
National Register of Historic Places
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.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, Goodland has a total area of , all land.
Kentland crater, a limestone quarry, is located nearby, between Goodland and
Kentland.
Demographics
2010 census
As of the 2010 census,
of 2010, there were 1,043 people, 426 households, and 276 families living in the town. The
population density
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was . There were 469 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 97.5%
White
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, 0.7%
African American
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, 0.4%
Native American, 0.5% from
other races, and 1.0% from two or more races.
Hispanic
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or
Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.
There were 426 households, of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.9% were
married couples
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living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.2% were non-families. 27.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.99.
The median age in the town was 42.3 years. 22.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.4% were from 25 to 44; 30.1% were from 45 to 64; and 16.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.2% male and 49.8% female.
Education
The town has a lending library, the Goodland-Grant Township Public Library.
Notable people
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Eddie Condon
Albert Edwin Condon (November 16, 1905 – August 4, 1973) was an American jazz banjoist, guitarist, and bandleader. A leading figure in Chicago jazz, he also played piano and sang. He also owned a self-named night club in New York City.
Early ...
, former jazz musician and bandleader
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Joe McConnell, former sportscaster
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Marty Ravellette, armless hero
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Louis Sola,
Federal Maritime Commission
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History
The FMC was establish ...
*
Andy Zimmer, former collegiate basketball player,
Indiana Hoosiers
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References
External links
Official website
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Towns in Indiana
Towns in Newton County, Indiana