English, Indiana | |
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Town | |
The Camp Fork, a stream that has played a destructive role in the community's history
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Location in the state of Indiana |
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Coordinates: 38°20′8″N 86°27′38″W / 38.33556°N 86.46056°WCoordinates: 38°20′8″N 86°27′38″W / 38.33556°N 86.46056°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Crawford |
Township | Sterling |
Area | |
• Total | 3.04 sq mi (7.87 km2) |
• Land | 3.04 sq mi (7.87 km2) |
• Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
Elevation | 505 ft (154 m) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 645 |
• Estimate (2012) | 642 |
• Density | 212.2/sq mi (81.9/km2) |
Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
• Summer (DST) | EST (UTC-5) |
ZIP code | 47118 |
Area code(s) | 812 |
FIPS code | 18-21214 |
GNIS feature ID | 0434203 |
English is a town in and the county seat of Sterling Township, Crawford County, Indiana, United States. The population was 645 at the 2010 census, making it one of Indiana's smallest county seats.
English is located at 38°20′8″N 86°27′38″W / 38.33556°N 86.46056°W (38.335626, -86.460564).
According to the 2010 census, English has a total area of 3.04 square miles (7.87 km2), all land.
The town historically was located at the confluence of two small rivers, Bird Dog Creek and Brownville Creek, with the Blue River, Indiana, before the town's relocation.
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, English has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
As of the census of 2010, there were 645 people, 285 households, and 177 families residing in the town. The population density was 212.2 inhabitants per square mile (81.9/km2). There were 335 housing units at an average density of 110.2 per square mile (42.5/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.5% White, 0.3% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.