Lanesville, Indiana | |
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 Location of Lanesville in Harrison County, Indiana. | |
| Coordinates: 38°14′19″N 85°59′8″W / 38.23861°N 85.98556°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Harrison |
| Township | Franklin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.94 sq mi (2.44 km2) |
| • Land | 0.94 sq mi (2.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 702 ft (214 m) |
| Population (
2020) | |
| • Total | 935 |
| • Density | 993.62/sq mi (383.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 ( Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer ( DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 47136 |
| Area code | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-42048 [3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0437616 [2] |
Lanesville is a town in Franklin Township, Harrison County, Indiana, United States. The population was 935 at the 2010 census.
History
The first permanent settlement was made at Lanesville about 1800. Lanesville was platted in 1817, and named for one Mr. Lane, the government official who surveyed the town site. [4]
The Lanesville post office was established in 1832. [5]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, Lanesville has a total area of 0.52 square miles (1.35 km2), all land. [6]
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 157 | — | |
| 1880 | 280 | 78.3% | |
| 1890 | 277 | −1.1% | |
| 1900 | 324 | 17.0% | |
| 1910 | 290 | −10.5% | |
| 1920 | 269 | −7.2% | |
| 1930 | 273 | 1.5% | |
| 1940 | 267 | −2.2% | |
| 1950 | 314 | 17.6% | |
| 1960 | 346 | 10.2% | |
| 1970 | 586 | 69.4% | |
| 1980 | 570 | −2.7% | |
| 1990 | 512 | −10.2% | |
| 2000 | 614 | 19.9% | |
| 2010 | 564 | −8.1% | |
| 2020 | 935 | 65.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2010 census
As of the census [7] of 2010, there were 564 people, 241 households, and 157 families living in the town. The population density was 1,084.6 inhabitants per square mile (418.8/km2). There were 280 housing units at an average density of 538.5 per square mile (207.9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.2% White, 0.4% African American, 0.2% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.
There were 241 households, of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.5% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.9% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.87.
The median age in the town was 40.9 years. 24.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.8% were from 25 to 44; 27.9% were from 45 to 64; and 16.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.
2000 census
As of the census [3] of 2000, there were 614 people, 249 households, and 184 families living in the town. The population density was 1,527.5 inhabitants per square mile (589.8/km2). There were 259 housing units at an average density of 644.3 per square mile (248.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 94.53% White, 0.49% Asian, and 0.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.49% of the population.
There were 249 households, out of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.0% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.1% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.98.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 42, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $54,219, and the median income for a family was $57,031. Males had a median income of $36,875 versus $23,214 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,914. About 2.6% of families and 2.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.5% of those under age 18 and 3.6% of those age 65 or over.
Education
- Lanesville Junior Senior High School
- Lanesville Elementary School
- St. John Lutheran School
Lanesville has a public library, a branch of the Harrison County Public Library. [8]
Culture
The town has a popular yearly festival called the Lanesville Heritage Weekend.
Notable people
- Walter Q. Gresham - Postmaster General, Court of Appeals judge, two-time candidate for Republican presidential nomination, Secretary of State, and Secretary of the Treasury.
- Charlie Reising - Major League Baseball outfielder for the 1884 Indianapolis Hoosiers.
- Steve Stemle - Major League Baseball pitcher. [9] [10]
References
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lanesville, Indiana
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ Roose, William H. (1911). Indiana's Birthplace: A History of Harrison County, Indiana. Tribune Company, Printers. pp. 67–68.
- ^ "Harrison County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 17, 2014.
- ^ "G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 17, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 11, 2012.
- ^ "Contact information". Harrison County Public Library. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ "Steve Stemle Street Address". Contact Any Celebrity.
- ^ "About Steve Stemle". Facebook.
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Lanesville, Indiana | |
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Location of Lanesville in Harrison County, Indiana. | |
| Coordinates: 38°14′19″N 85°59′8″W / 38.23861°N 85.98556°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Harrison |
| Township | Franklin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.94 sq mi (2.44 km2) |
| • Land | 0.94 sq mi (2.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 702 ft (214 m) |
| Population (
2020) | |
| • Total | 935 |
| • Density | 993.62/sq mi (383.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 ( Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer ( DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 47136 |
| Area code | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-42048 [3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0437616 [2] |
Lanesville is a town in Franklin Township, Harrison County, Indiana, United States. The population was 935 at the 2010 census.
History
The first permanent settlement was made at Lanesville about 1800. Lanesville was platted in 1817, and named for one Mr. Lane, the government official who surveyed the town site. [4]
The Lanesville post office was established in 1832. [5]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, Lanesville has a total area of 0.52 square miles (1.35 km2), all land. [6]
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 157 | — | |
| 1880 | 280 | 78.3% | |
| 1890 | 277 | −1.1% | |
| 1900 | 324 | 17.0% | |
| 1910 | 290 | −10.5% | |
| 1920 | 269 | −7.2% | |
| 1930 | 273 | 1.5% | |
| 1940 | 267 | −2.2% | |
| 1950 | 314 | 17.6% | |
| 1960 | 346 | 10.2% | |
| 1970 | 586 | 69.4% | |
| 1980 | 570 | −2.7% | |
| 1990 | 512 | −10.2% | |
| 2000 | 614 | 19.9% | |
| 2010 | 564 | −8.1% | |
| 2020 | 935 | 65.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2010 census
As of the census [7] of 2010, there were 564 people, 241 households, and 157 families living in the town. The population density was 1,084.6 inhabitants per square mile (418.8/km2). There were 280 housing units at an average density of 538.5 per square mile (207.9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.2% White, 0.4% African American, 0.2% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.
There were 241 households, of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.5% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.9% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.87.
The median age in the town was 40.9 years. 24.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.8% were from 25 to 44; 27.9% were from 45 to 64; and 16.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.
2000 census
As of the census [3] of 2000, there were 614 people, 249 households, and 184 families living in the town. The population density was 1,527.5 inhabitants per square mile (589.8/km2). There were 259 housing units at an average density of 644.3 per square mile (248.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 94.53% White, 0.49% Asian, and 0.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.49% of the population.
There were 249 households, out of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.0% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.1% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.98.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 42, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $54,219, and the median income for a family was $57,031. Males had a median income of $36,875 versus $23,214 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,914. About 2.6% of families and 2.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.5% of those under age 18 and 3.6% of those age 65 or over.
Education
- Lanesville Junior Senior High School
- Lanesville Elementary School
- St. John Lutheran School
Lanesville has a public library, a branch of the Harrison County Public Library. [8]
Culture
The town has a popular yearly festival called the Lanesville Heritage Weekend.
Notable people
- Walter Q. Gresham - Postmaster General, Court of Appeals judge, two-time candidate for Republican presidential nomination, Secretary of State, and Secretary of the Treasury.
- Charlie Reising - Major League Baseball outfielder for the 1884 Indianapolis Hoosiers.
- Steve Stemle - Major League Baseball pitcher. [9] [10]
References
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lanesville, Indiana
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ Roose, William H. (1911). Indiana's Birthplace: A History of Harrison County, Indiana. Tribune Company, Printers. pp. 67–68.
- ^ "Harrison County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 17, 2014.
- ^ "G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 17, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 11, 2012.
- ^ "Contact information". Harrison County Public Library. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- ^ "Steve Stemle Street Address". Contact Any Celebrity.
- ^ "About Steve Stemle". Facebook.
External links
Municipalities and communities of
Harrison County, Indiana, United States | ||
|---|---|---|
| Towns | | |
| Townships | ||
| CDPs | ||
|
Other communities | ||
| Ghost town | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
| International | |
|---|---|
| National | |