Darlington, Indiana
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Darlington is a town in Franklin Township
, Montgomery County
, Indiana
, United States
. The population was 843 at the 2010 census.
The Pennsylvania Rail Road (Vandalia district) made stops in Darlington for many years from the late 19th century up until the 1960s. The right-of-way can still be seen to this day along state road 47 with its numerous wood-pile trestles. Many people in Darlington would ride the PRR to Lake Maxinkuckee on weekends during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The Vandalia District started southwest of Terre Haute and bi-sected Montgomery County from Waveland, through Crawfordsville, to Darlington, continuing on to Colfax where it crossed the NYC Big Four branch.
On June 2, 1990 an F-3 tornado touched down southwest of Darlington and destroyed multiple homes, barns, and property around the area. The town suffered significant damage from the storm.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the town has a total area of 0.3 square mile (0.776996433 km²), all of it land.
of 2000, there were 854 people, 331 households, and 232 families residing in the town. The population density
was 2,706.9 people per square mile (1,030.4/km²). There were 359 housing units at an average density of 1,137.9 per square mile (433.2/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 99.18% White, 0.12% Asian, 0.23% from other races
, and 0.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.47% of the population.
There were 331 households out of which 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.1% were married couples
living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.9% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.13. The town has a local Mini Mart where many regulars eat lunch and breakfast.
In the town the population was spread out with 31.6% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 91.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.8 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $36,250, and the median income for a family was $43,462. Males had a median income of $35,463 versus $21,310 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $15,154. About 5.3% of families and 7.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.1% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over.
The town employs a town marshal, although nearly all law enforcement services are provided by the Montgomery County Sheriff Department and the Indiana State Police.
Fire service is provided by Darlington Community Volunteer Fire Department, INC. The Fire department exists as its own entity.
It was built as a result of donations from Darlington citizens who saw a need for a bridge over Sugar Creek and raised $1,585.00 in 1866. There was both the bridge and a mill on the site. Only the bridge remains.
Franklin Township, Montgomery County, Indiana
Franklin Township is one of eleven townships in Montgomery County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,906.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Franklin Township covers an area of .-Unincorporated towns:...
, Montgomery County
Montgomery County, Indiana
Montgomery County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of 2010, the population was 38,124. The county seat is Crawfordsville-Early history and settlement:...
, Indiana
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
, United States
United States
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. The population was 843 at the 2010 census.
History
Darlington was platted by Enoch Cox in 1836.The Pennsylvania Rail Road (Vandalia district) made stops in Darlington for many years from the late 19th century up until the 1960s. The right-of-way can still be seen to this day along state road 47 with its numerous wood-pile trestles. Many people in Darlington would ride the PRR to Lake Maxinkuckee on weekends during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The Vandalia District started southwest of Terre Haute and bi-sected Montgomery County from Waveland, through Crawfordsville, to Darlington, continuing on to Colfax where it crossed the NYC Big Four branch.
On June 2, 1990 an F-3 tornado touched down southwest of Darlington and destroyed multiple homes, barns, and property around the area. The town suffered significant damage from the storm.
Geography
Darlington is located at 40°6′30"N 86°46′36"W (40.108218, -86.776555).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the town has a total area of 0.3 square mile (0.776996433 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 854 people, 331 households, and 232 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
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was 2,706.9 people per square mile (1,030.4/km²). There were 359 housing units at an average density of 1,137.9 per square mile (433.2/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 99.18% White, 0.12% Asian, 0.23% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.47% of the population.
There were 331 households out of which 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.1% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.9% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.13. The town has a local Mini Mart where many regulars eat lunch and breakfast.
In the town the population was spread out with 31.6% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 91.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.8 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $36,250, and the median income for a family was $43,462. Males had a median income of $35,463 versus $21,310 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the town was $15,154. About 5.3% of families and 7.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.1% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over.
Government
Currently the town utilizes a three-member town board who oversees operations of the town's municipal utilities including sewage, power, parks, and street maintenance. The town's drinking water is provided by Aqua corporation.The town employs a town marshal, although nearly all law enforcement services are provided by the Montgomery County Sheriff Department and the Indiana State Police.
Fire service is provided by Darlington Community Volunteer Fire Department, INC. The Fire department exists as its own entity.
Festivals
Early each fall, the town hosts Old Fashioned Days in the downtown and park areas. There is a softball tournament, street festival, bands and entertainers, and a large tractor show.Covered Bridge
The Darlington Covered Bridge is 0.6 miles West of town. It was built in 1868 and is 166' long.It was built as a result of donations from Darlington citizens who saw a need for a bridge over Sugar Creek and raised $1,585.00 in 1866. There was both the bridge and a mill on the site. Only the bridge remains.