Edwardsport, Indiana
| Edwardsport, Indiana | |
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| Town | |
The Alfred Simonson House, a historic site in the town
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 Location in the state of Indiana |
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| Coordinates: 38°48′41″N 87°15′6″W / 38.81139°N 87.25167°WCoordinates: 38°48′41″N 87°15′6″W / 38.81139°N 87.25167°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Knox |
| Township | Vigo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.28 sq mi (0.73 km2) |
| • Land | 0.28 sq mi (0.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 502 ft (153 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 303 |
| • Estimate (2012) | 301 |
| • Density | 1,082.1/sq mi (417.8/km2) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 47528 |
| Area code(s) | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-20458 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0434033 |
Edwardsport is a town in Vigo Township, Knox County, Indiana, United States. The population was 303 at the 2010 census. It was founded in 1839 and was named after Edward Wilkins, a founding father. It was an early flatboat landing site.
Alfred Simonson House was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.
Edwardsport is located at 38°48′41″N 87°15′6″W / 38.81139°N 87.25167°W (38.811322, -87.251670).
According to the 2010 census, Edwardsport has a total area of 0.28 square miles (0.73 km2), all land.
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Edwardsport has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
As of the census of 2010, there were 303 people, 128 households, and 87 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,082.1 inhabitants per square mile (417.8/km2). There were 169 housing units at an average density of 603.6 per square mile (233.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.3% White, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
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