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'''Thorntown''' is a town in [[Sugar Creek Township, Boone County, Indiana|Sugar Creek Township]], [[Boone County, Indiana|Boone County]], [[Indiana]], [[United States]]. The population was 1,520 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]]. Thorntown is located in northwestern Boone County, about halfway between Lafayette and Indianapolis.
'''Thorntown''' is a town in [[Sugar Creek Township, Boone County, Indiana]]. The population was 1,520 at the time of the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]]. Thorntown is located in northwestern Boone County, about halfway between Lafayette and Indianapolis.


==History==
==History==
A post office was established at Thorntown in 1830.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=IN&county=Boone&searchtext=&pagenum=2 | title=Boone County | publisher=Jim Forte Postal History | accessdate=26 August 2014}}</ref> Thorntown was [[plat]]ted in 1831.<ref>{{cite book|title=Early Life and Times in Boone County, Indiana |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=MBIVAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA43|year=1887|publisher=Carlon & Hollenbeck|page=43}}</ref> Thorntown is the English translation for the name of a former Native American village located there.<ref>{{cite book|last=Dunn|first=Jacob Piatt|title=True Indian Stories: With Glossary of Indiana Indian Names|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ndhEAAAAIAAJ&pg=PA306|year=1908|publisher=Sentinel|page=306}}</ref>
The first permanent settlement at Thorntown was made in 1827.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://boonecounty.in.gov/County-Information/History | title=History of Boone County | publisher=Boone County | access-date=March 24, 2018 | url-status=bot: unknown | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180324233043/http://boonecounty.in.gov/County-Information/History | archive-date=March 24, 2018 }}</ref> A post office was established at Thorntown in 1830.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=IN&county=Boone&searchtext=&pagenum=2 | title=Boone County | publisher=Jim Forte Postal History | access-date=August 26, 2014}}</ref> Thorntown was [[plat]]ted in 1831.<ref>{{cite book|title=Early Life and Times in Boone County, Indiana |url=https://archive.org/details/earlylifetimesin00hard|year=1887|publisher=Carlon & Hollenbeck|page=[https://archive.org/details/earlylifetimesin00hard/page/43 43]}}</ref> Thorntown is the English translation for the name of a former Native American village located there.<ref>{{cite book|last=Dunn|first=Jacob Piatt|title=True Indian Stories: With Glossary of Indiana Indian Names|url=https://archive.org/details/trueindianstori01dunngoog|year=1908|publisher=Sentinel|page=[https://archive.org/details/trueindianstori01dunngoog/page/n324 306]}}</ref>


The [[Thorntown Public Library]] was listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 1986.<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref>
The [[Thorntown Public Library]] was listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 1986.<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
Thorntown is located at {{coord|40|7|44|N|86|36|32|W|type:city}} (40.128757, -86.608762).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>

According to the 2010 census, Thorntown has a total area of {{convert|0.6|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="census-g001">{{cite web
According to the 2010 census, Thorntown has a total area of {{convert|0.6|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="census-g001">{{cite web
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==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2016">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2016.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|accessdate=June 9, 2017}}</ref>
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|footnote=<center>U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref></center>
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===2010 census===
===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="FactFinder">{{cite web|title=American FactFinder|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-12-11}}</ref> of 2010, there were 1,520 people, 556 households, and 422 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was {{convert|2533.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 622 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1036.7|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the town was 99.1% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.1% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.2% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.1% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 0.5% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.7% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=December 11, 2012}}</ref> of 2010, there were 1,520 people, 556 households, and 422 families living in the town. The [[population density]] was {{convert|2533.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 622 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1036.7|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the town was 99.1% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.1% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.2% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.1% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 0.5% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.7% of the population.


There were 556 households of which 37.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 16.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.1% were non-families. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.10.
There were 556 households, of which 37.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 16.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.1% were non-families. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.10.


The median age in the town was 37.5 years. 26% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.6% were from 25 to 44; 27.8% were from 45 to 64; and 13% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.
The median age in the town was 37.5 years. 26% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.6% were from 25 to 44; 27.8% were from 45 to 64; and 13% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.


===2000 census===
===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 1,562 people, 589 households, and 444 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 2,736.1 people per square mile (1,058.1/km²). There were 632 housing units at an average density of 1,107.1 per square mile (428.1/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.57% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.13% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 1.47% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.83% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.98% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 1,562 people, 589 households, and 444 families living in the town. The population density was {{convert|2,736.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 632 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1,107.1|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the town was 97.57% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.13% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 1.47% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.83% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.98% of the population.


There were 589 households out of which 37.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.6% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.07.
There were 589 households, out of which 37.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.6% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.07.


In the town, the population was spread out with 29.3% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 95.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.8 males.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 29.3% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.8 males.


The median income for a household in the town was $38,289, and the median income for a family was $43,194. Males had a median income of $33,750 versus $24,524 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $19,109. About 5.4% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 6.4% of those under age 18 and 10.7% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the town was $38,289, and the median income for a family was $43,194. Males had a median income of $33,750 versus $24,524 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $19,109. About 5.4% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 6.4% of those under age 18 and 10.7% of those age 65 or over.
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==Government==
==Government==


The town is governed by a [http://www.in.gov/legislative/ic/code/title36/ar8/ch3.html Town Board] who oversees all sewage, electric, and police and fire service. The town board is also in charge of capital improvements and special projects such as road construction, signage, ordinance adoption, and administrating over the town court. There are five members of the board and a president is chosen from among them.
The town is governed by a [http://www.in.gov/legislative/ic/code/title36/ar8/ch3.html Town Board] who oversees all sewage, electric, and police and fire service. The town board is also in charge of capital improvements and special projects such as road construction, signage, ordinance adoption, and administrating over the town court. There are five members of the board and a president is chosen from among them.


The town's fire service is provided by [http://www.bccn.boone.in.us/tfd/index.html Thorntown-Sugar Creek Twp. Fire] and ambulance service is provided by [http://www.witham.org/ Witham Health Services].
The town's fire service is provided by [https://web.archive.org/web/20090714223646/http://www.bccn.boone.in.us/tfd/index.html Thorntown-Sugar Creek Twp. Fire] and ambulance service is provided by [http://www.witham.org/ Witham Health Services].


The town's police department consists of four full-time police officers and anywhere between six and nine reserve officers. The town's police department falls under the [http://www.in.gov/legislative/ic/code/title36/ar5/ch7.html Indiana town marshal system]. The town uses three police vehicles and provides almost 24-hour service. The town's marshals are also in charge of collecting loose or stray animals as well as enforcing local ordinance and state laws. The officers have full police authority within anywhere in the state of Indiana as prescribed by law.
The town's police department consists of four full-time police officers and anywhere between six and nine reserve officers. The town's police department falls under the [http://www.in.gov/legislative/ic/code/title36/ar5/ch7.html Indiana town marshal system]. The town uses three police vehicles and provides almost 24-hour service. The town's marshals are also in charge of collecting loose or stray animals as well as enforcing local ordinance and state laws. The officers have full police authority within anywhere in the state of Indiana as prescribed by law.


== Notable people ==
== Notable people ==
* [[William La Follette]], [[United States House of Representatives]], was born in Thorntown.
* [[William La Follette]], member of the [[United States House of Representatives]], was born in Thorntown.
* [[Paul Hutchens]], writer of a 36 book series about 6 boys' adventures in Thorntown, entitled the Sugar Creek Gang. His stories have sold over two million copies.
* [[Paul Hutchens]], author known for the ''[[Sugar Creek Gang]]'' book series
* [[Anson Mills]], general, founder of [[El Paso, Texas]], was born in Thorntown.
* [[Anson Mills]], general and founder of [[El Paso, Texas]]
* [[William W. Rogers]], Major general in [[United States Marine Corps|Marine Corps]] during [[World War II]].
* [[William W. Rogers]], major general in [[United States Marine Corps|Marine Corps]] during [[World War II]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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*[http://www.bccn.boone.in.us/thorntown/index.html Town of Thorntown, Indiana website]
*[http://www.bccn.boone.in.us/thorntown/index.html Town of Thorntown, Indiana website]


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Thorntown, Indiana
Town
Main Street during the Festival of the Turning Leaves
Main Street during the Festival of the Turning Leaves
Nickname: 
Kawiakiungi
Location of Thorntown in Boone County, Indiana.
Location of Thorntown in Boone County, Indiana.
Coordinates: 40°07′36″N 86°36′33″W / 40.12667°N 86.60917°W / 40.12667; -86.60917
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyBoone
TownshipSugar Creek
Area
[1]
 • Total
0.61 sq mi (1.59 km2)
 • Land0.61 sq mi (1.59 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
856 ft (261 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,432
 • Density2,336.05/sq mi (901.82/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
46071
Area code765
FIPS code18-75626[3]
GNIS feature ID2397695[2]
Websitehttp://www.bccn.boone.in.us/thorntown/

Thorntown is a town in Sugar Creek Township, Boone County, Indiana. The population was 1,520 at the time of the 2010 census. Thorntown is located in northwestern Boone County, about halfway between Lafayette and Indianapolis.

History

[edit]

The first permanent settlement at Thorntown was made in 1827.[4] A post office was established at Thorntown in 1830.[5] Thorntown was platted in 1831.[6] Thorntown is the English translation for the name of a former Native American village located there.[7]

The Thorntown Public Library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.[8]

Geography

[edit]

According to the 2010 census, Thorntown has a total area of 0.6 square miles (1.55 km2), all land.[9]

Demographics

[edit]
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18601,016—
18701,52650.2%
18801,515−0.7%
18901,5301.0%
19001,511−1.2%
19101,508−0.2%
19201,432−5.0%
19301,325−7.5%
19401,226−7.5%
19501,38012.6%
19601,4867.7%
19701,399−5.9%
19801,4684.9%
19901,5062.6%
20001,5623.7%
20101,520−2.7%
20201,432−5.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

2010 census

[edit]

As of the census[11] of 2010, there were 1,520 people, 556 households, and 422 families living in the town. The population density was 2,533.3 inhabitants per square mile (978.1/km2). There were 622 housing units at an average density of 1,036.7 per square mile (400.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 99.1% White, 0.1% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.1% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 556 households, of which 37.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 16.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.1% were non-families. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.10.

The median age in the town was 37.5 years. 26% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.6% were from 25 to 44; 27.8% were from 45 to 64; and 13% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

2000 census

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As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 1,562 people, 589 households, and 444 families living in the town. The population density was 2,736.1 inhabitants per square mile (1,056.4/km2). There were 632 housing units at an average density of 1,107.1 per square mile (427.5/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.57% White, 0.13% Asian, 1.47% from other races, and 0.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.98% of the population.

There were 589 households, out of which 37.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.9% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.6% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 29.3% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $38,289, and the median income for a family was $43,194. Males had a median income of $33,750 versus $24,524 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,109. About 5.4% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.4% of those under age 18 and 10.7% of those age 65 or over.

Government

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The town is governed by a Town Board who oversees all sewage, electric, and police and fire service. The town board is also in charge of capital improvements and special projects such as road construction, signage, ordinance adoption, and administrating over the town court. There are five members of the board and a president is chosen from among them.

The town's fire service is provided by Thorntown-Sugar Creek Twp. Fire and ambulance service is provided by Witham Health Services.

The town's police department consists of four full-time police officers and anywhere between six and nine reserve officers. The town's police department falls under the Indiana town marshal system. The town uses three police vehicles and provides almost 24-hour service. The town's marshals are also in charge of collecting loose or stray animals as well as enforcing local ordinance and state laws. The officers have full police authority within anywhere in the state of Indiana as prescribed by law.

Notable people

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References

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