Hagerstown, Indiana
Encyclopedia
Hagerstown is a town in Jefferson Township
, Wayne County
, Indiana
, United States
. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,787.
The town lies 61 miles (99 kilometers) ENE of Indianapolis, Indiana
, 17 miles (27 kilometers) NW of Richmond, Indiana
, and 63 miles (102 kilometers) WNW of Dayton, Ohio
in the Midwestern region of the United States
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the town has a total area of 1.4 square miles (3.6 km²), all of it land. Terrain surrounding Hagerstown consists of flat land at an elevation of roughly 1000 feet above sea level that is used primarily for agriculture.
of 2000, there were 1,768 people, 787 households, and 498 families residing in the town. The population density
was 1,276.0 people per square mile (491.1/km²). There were 832 housing units at an average density of 600.5 per square mile (231.1/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 99.26% White, 0.28% African American, 0.06% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.06% from other races
, and 0.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.34% of the population.
There were 787 households out of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples
living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.6% were non-families. 34.6% of all households were made up of individuals living alone and 16.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.86.
In the town the population was spread out with 24.0% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 85.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.1 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $36,691, and the median income for a family was $48,864. Males had a median income of $35,536 versus $25,913 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $20,901. About 0.8% of families and 1.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 0.9% of those age 65 or over.
, which was built in the mid-19th century and extends to Lawrenceburg, Indiana
, has its northern terminus in Hagerstown. This section was funded by the Hagerstown Canal Company.
Hagerstown was once home to The Perfect Circle Co., which manufactured piston rings. Welliver's Smorgasbord, a regionally famous restaurant, once operated in Hagerstown until its closure in 2010, though a new restaurant called Willie and Red's serving some Welliver's dishes has reopened in the old building.
(91.1 FM): Repeater for National Public Radio affiliated station owned by Ball State University
.
, making travel or commute to larger cities such as Indianapolis
or Richmond, Indiana
a possibility.
By air, Hagerstown is served by the Hagerstown Airport
. This is a public use airport and utilizes a grass runway. The nearest commercial airport is Dayton International Airport
, in Dayton, Ohio
.
The nearest rail link is the Amtrak
station located in Connersville, Indiana
.
Jefferson Township, Wayne County, Indiana
Jefferson Township is one of fifteen townships in Wayne County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 3,427.-Geography:Jefferson Township covers an area of ; of this, or 0.06 percent is water. Lakes in this township include Scout Lake...
, Wayne County
Wayne County, Indiana
Wayne County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 68,917. The county seat is Richmond.-History:...
, 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
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,787.
Geography
Hagerstown is located at 39°54′41"N 85°9′38"W (39.911307, -85.160564).The town lies 61 miles (99 kilometers) ENE of Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population is 839,489. It is by far Indiana's largest city and, as of the 2010 U.S...
, 17 miles (27 kilometers) NW of Richmond, Indiana
Richmond, Indiana
Richmond is a city largely within Wayne Township, Wayne County, in east central Indiana, United States, which borders Ohio. The city also includes the Richmond Municipal Airport, which is in Boston Township and separated from the rest of the city...
, and 63 miles (102 kilometers) WNW of Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, Ohio
Dayton is the 6th largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Montgomery County, the fifth most populous county in the state. The population was 141,527 at the 2010 census. The Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 841,502 in the 2010 census...
in the Midwestern region of the United States
Midwestern United States
The Midwestern United States is one of the four U.S. geographic regions defined by the United States Census Bureau, providing an official definition of the American Midwest....
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the town has a total area of 1.4 square miles (3.6 km²), all of it land. Terrain surrounding Hagerstown consists of flat land at an elevation of roughly 1000 feet above sea level that is used primarily for agriculture.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 1,768 people, 787 households, and 498 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 1,276.0 people per square mile (491.1/km²). There were 832 housing units at an average density of 600.5 per square mile (231.1/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 99.26% White, 0.28% African American, 0.06% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.06% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 0.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.34% of the population.
There were 787 households out of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% 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, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.6% were non-families. 34.6% of all households were made up of individuals living alone and 16.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.86.
In the town the population was spread out with 24.0% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 85.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.1 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $36,691, and the median income for a family was $48,864. Males had a median income of $35,536 versus $25,913 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 $20,901. About 0.8% of families and 1.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 0.9% of those age 65 or over.
History
The Whitewater CanalWhitewater Canal
The Whitewater Canal, which was built between 1836 and 1847, spanned a distance of seventy-six miles and stretched from Lawrenceburg, Indiana on the Ohio River to Hagerstown, Indiana.-Birth of a canal:...
, which was built in the mid-19th century and extends to Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Lawrenceburg is a city in Dearborn County, Indiana, United States. The population was 5,042 at the 2010 census. The city is the county seat of Dearborn County...
, has its northern terminus in Hagerstown. This section was funded by the Hagerstown Canal Company.
Hagerstown was once home to The Perfect Circle Co., which manufactured piston rings. Welliver's Smorgasbord, a regionally famous restaurant, once operated in Hagerstown until its closure in 2010, though a new restaurant called Willie and Red's serving some Welliver's dishes has reopened in the old building.
Sites of interest
- Across The Street Antique Mall
- Hartley Hills Country Club
- Abbott's Candy & Two Sisters Gift Shop - CandyCandyCandy, specifically sugar candy, is a confection made from a concentrated solution of sugar in water, to which flavorings and colorants are added...
factory and unique gift shop - Nettle Creek Valley Museum
- Hagerstown Park - PlaygroundPlaygroundA playground or play area is a place with a specific design for children be able to play there. It may be indoors but is typically outdoors...
, hikingHikingHiking is an outdoor activity which consists of walking in natural environments, often in mountainous or other scenic terrain. People often hike on hiking trails. It is such a popular activity that there are numerous hiking organizations worldwide. The health benefits of different types of hiking...
trails, sport fields, picnic areas - Hagerstown Nature Preserve
- Near Hagerstown and Millville, IndianaMillville, IndianaMillville is an unincorporated town in Liberty Township, Henry County, Indiana.-Geography:Millville is located at , just north of State Road 38 and east of New Castle on Wilbur Wright Road. It is home to the Wilbur Wright Birthplace and Museum....
is the Wilbur Wright Birthplace and Museum. - Tedco Toys, an education and science toy manufacturer. The company is notable for its gyroscopes and is the world's largest maker of the toy.
- The American Communications Network/Brian Bex Report (publishing and communications company) operates in Hagerstown.
Education
Hagerstown Elementary and Hagerstown Jr./Sr. High School provide education for Hagerstown and smaller communities nearby. Hagerstown Jr./Sr. High School occupies a large campus which includes an outdoor laboratory and sporting facilities.Notable natives
- Charles H. BlackCharles H. BlackCharles H. Black was an American carriage maker and automobile pioneer whose business was in Indianapolis, Indiana.-Early life:...
, automobile pioneer - Omer Madison KemOmer Madison KemOmer Madison Kem was a Nebraska Populist politician.Kem was born in Hagerstown, Indiana. He moved to Custer County, Nebraska in 1882 and to Broken Bow, Nebraska in 1890 where he farmed. He was deputy treasurer of Custer County from 1890 to 1891...
, American politicianPoliticianA politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
. - Ralph TeetorRalph TeetorRalph Teetor was a prolific inventor who invented cruise control. He was the longtime president of the automotive parts manufacturer The Perfect Circle Co...
, Inventor of the cruise controlCruise controlCruise control is a system that automatically controls the speed of a motor vehicle. The system takes over the throttle of the car to maintain a steady speed as set by the driver.-History:...
and president of the Perfect Circle Corporation. - Clark WisslerClark WisslerClark Wissler was an American anthropologist.Born near Hagerstown, Indiana, Wissler graduated from Indiana University in 1897. He received his doctorate in psychology from Columbia University in 1901. After Columbia, Wissler left the field of psychology to focus on Anthropology...
, American anthropologist and former CuratorCuratorA curator is a manager or overseer. Traditionally, a curator or keeper of a cultural heritage institution is a content specialist responsible for an institution's collections and involved with the interpretation of heritage material...
of EthnographyEthnographyEthnography is a qualitative method aimed to learn and understand cultural phenomena which reflect the knowledge and system of meanings guiding the life of a cultural group...
at the American Museum of Natural HistoryAmerican Museum of Natural HistoryThe American Museum of Natural History , located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in New York City, United States, is one of the largest and most celebrated museums in the world...
.
Radio
WBSHWBSH
WBSH , is a National Public Radio-affiliated station in Hagerstown, Indiana. It primarily features National Public Radio programming. It is owned by Ball State University.-External links:*...
(91.1 FM): Repeater for National Public Radio affiliated station owned by Ball State University
Ball State University
Ball State University is a state-run research university located in Muncie, Indiana. It is also known as Ball State or simply BSU.Located on the northwest side of the city, Ball State's campus spans and includes 106 buildings...
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Transportation
Hagerstown is situated on State Road 38, which travels through the town and intersects with State Road 1. Directly south of the town is Interstate 70Interstate 70
Interstate 70 is an Interstate Highway in the United States that runs from Interstate 15 near Cove Fort, Utah, to a Park and Ride near Baltimore, Maryland. It was the first Interstate Highway project in the United States. I-70 approximately traces the path of U.S. Route 40 east of the Rocky...
, making travel or commute to larger cities such as Indianapolis
Indianapolis
Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population is 839,489. It is by far Indiana's largest city and, as of the 2010 U.S...
or Richmond, Indiana
Richmond, Indiana
Richmond is a city largely within Wayne Township, Wayne County, in east central Indiana, United States, which borders Ohio. The city also includes the Richmond Municipal Airport, which is in Boston Township and separated from the rest of the city...
a possibility.
By air, Hagerstown is served by the Hagerstown Airport
Hagerstown Airport
Hagerstown Airport is a public airport located one mile south of the central business district of Hagerstown, a town in Wayne County, Indiana, United States...
. This is a public use airport and utilizes a grass runway. The nearest commercial airport is Dayton International Airport
Dayton International Airport
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport , also referred to as simply Dayton International Airport, is a public airport located nine miles north of the central business district of Dayton, a city in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. The airport is situated in Vandalia and it is owned and...
, in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, Ohio
Dayton is the 6th largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Montgomery County, the fifth most populous county in the state. The population was 141,527 at the 2010 census. The Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 841,502 in the 2010 census...
.
The nearest rail link is the Amtrak
Amtrak
The National Railroad Passenger Corporation, doing business as Amtrak , is a government-owned corporation that was organized on May 1, 1971, to provide intercity passenger train service in the United States. "Amtrak" is a portmanteau of the words "America" and "track". It is headquartered at Union...
station located in Connersville, Indiana
Connersville, Indiana
At the 2000 census, there were 15,411 people, 6,382 households and 4,135 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,894.5 per square mile . There were 6,974 housing units at an average density of 857.3 per square mile...
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Municipal Partnerships
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Hagerstown, MarylandHagerstown, MarylandHagerstown is a city in northwestern Maryland, United States. It is the county seat of Washington County, and, by many definitions, the largest city in a region known as Western Maryland. The population of Hagerstown city proper at the 2010 census was 39,662, and the population of the...
, U.S.United StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
(unofficial)