Waldron, Indiana

Waldron, Indiana
Census-designated place

Location of Waldron in Shelby County, Indiana.
Coordinates: 39°27′13″N 85°40′01″W / 39.45361°N 85.66694°W / 39.45361; -85.66694Coordinates: 39°27′13″N 85°40′01″W / 39.45361°N 85.66694°W / 39.45361; -85.66694
Country United States
State Indiana
County Shelby
Township Liberty
Elevation[1] 823 ft (251 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code 46182
FIPS code 18-79568[2]
GNIS feature ID 445366

Waldron is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Liberty Township, Shelby County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3]

History

Waldron was originally called Stroupville, and under the latter name was laid out in 1854 by George Stroup, and named for him.[4] The residents were later unsatisfied with the original name, and petitioned to have it changed to Waldron.[5] The first post office in the community was called Conns Creek.[6] The post office was established in 1832, and was renamed to Waldron in 1876, where it is still operating.[7]

Geography

Waldron is located at 39°27′13″N 85°40′01″W / 39.45361°N 85.66694°W / 39.45361; -85.66694.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Waldron has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[8]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.%±
U.S. Decennial Census[9]

Schools

Waldron Junior Senior High School and Waldron Elementary School are both located in the town of Waldron. They are a part of the Shelby Eastern School District . The first school was opened in 1873 and Waldron High School graduated its first class in 1899.

References

  1. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ↑ "Waldron, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 30, 2017.
  4. ↑ Chadwick, Edward H. (1909). Chadwick's History of Shelby County, Indiana. B.F. Bowen. p. 264.
  5. ↑ History of Shelby County, Indiana: From the Earliest Time to the Present, with Biographical Sketches, Notes, Etc. Brant & Fuller. 1887. p. 443.
  6. ↑ Atlas of Shelby Co., Indiana: To which are Added Various General Maps, History, Statistics, Illustrations ... Unigraphic. 1880. p. 14.
  7. ↑ "Shelby County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
  8. ↑ Climate Summary for Waldron, Indiana
  9. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
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