Charles A. Beard Memorial School Corporation

The Charles A. Beard Memorial School Corporation, named after historian Charles A. Beard

Charles A. Beard

Charles Austin Beard was, with Frederick Jackson Turner, one of the most influential American historians of the first half of the 20th century. He published hundreds of monographs, textbooks and interpretive studies in both history and political science...

, is a public school corporation located in southwestern Henry County, Indiana

Henry County, Indiana

As of the census of 2000, there were 48,508 people, 19,486 households, and 13,971 families residing in the county. The population density was 124 people per square mile . There were 20,592 housing units at an average density of 52 per square mile...

and serving Knightstown

Knightstown, Indiana

Knightstown is a town in Wayne Township, Henry County, Indiana, along the Big Blue River. The population was 2,182 at the 2010 census. Knightstown is famous for the 1986 movie Hoosiers. The Hoosier Gym was used in the filming of the movie. Knightstown hosts two annual festivals. Jubilee Days held...

and surrounding areas. The district was formed in 1963 through the consolidation of schools in Wayne and Greensboro townships. Ripley Township, in neighboring Rush County

Rush County, Indiana

As of the census of 2000, there were 18,261 people, 6,923 households, and 5,046 families residing in the county. The population density was 45 people per square mile . There were 7,337 housing units at an average density of 18 per square mile...

, would later be added.

Secondary

Knightstown High School (9-12)
Knightstown Intermediate School (5-8)

Elementary

External links

Charles A. Beard Memorial School Corporation
Corporation Snapshot (Indiana Department of Education)

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