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Dunkirk, Indiana

Dunkirk, Indiana
City
Dunkirk, Indiana Water Tower
Dunkirk, Indiana Water Tower
Location in the state of Indiana
Location in the state of Indiana
Coordinates: 40°22′28″N 85°12′35″W / 40.37444°N 85.20972°W / 40.37444; -85.20972Coordinates: 40°22′28″N 85°12′35″W / 40.37444°N 85.20972°W / 40.37444; -85.20972
Country United States
State Indiana
Counties Jay, Blackford
Government
 • Mayor Gene Ritter (R)
Area
 • Total 1.26 sq mi (3.26 km2)
 • Land 1.26 sq mi (3.26 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation 945 ft (288 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 2,362
 • Estimate (2012) 2,372
 • Density 1,874.6/sq mi (723.8/km2)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 47336
Area code(s) 765
FIPS code 18-19054
GNIS feature ID 0433786
Website www.cityofdunkirkin.com

Dunkirk is a city in Blackford and Jay counties in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 2,362 at the 2010 census.

Dunkirk is located at 40°22′28″N 85°12′35″W / 40.37444°N 85.20972°W / 40.37444; -85.20972 (40.37, -85.21) and is primarily in Jay County, though the northwestern portion of the town (west of Main Street and north of Blackford Avenue) lies in neighboring Blackford County. The southwestern portion of town also abuts Delaware County.

According to the 2010 census, Dunkirk has a total area of 1.26 square miles (3.26 km2), all land.

Dunkirk has a typical Midwestern humid continental seasonal climate. There are four distinct seasons, with winters being cold with moderate snowfall, while summers can be warm and humid. The highest average temperature is in July at 84 °F (29 °C), while the lowest average temperature is in January at 15 °F (−9.0 °C). However, summer temperatures can top 90 °F (32 °C), and winter temperatures can drop below 0 °F (−17 °C). Average monthly precipitation ranges from about 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 cm), with the heaviest occurring during May, June, and July. The highest recorded temperature was 110.0 °F (43.3 °C) on July 14, 1936, and the lowest recorded temperature was −25.0 °F (−31.7 °C) on January 21, 1985.

Dunkirk was originally called Quincy, and under the latter name was platted in 1853. When the first post office was established there, it was discovered there was already a Quincy, Indiana, and so the town was renamed Dunkirk to avoid repetition.


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