Farmersburg, Indiana
| Farmersburg, Indiana | |
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 Location in the state of Indiana |
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| Coordinates: 39°15′12″N 87°22′53″W / 39.25333°N 87.38139°WCoordinates: 39°15′12″N 87°22′53″W / 39.25333°N 87.38139°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Sullivan |
| Township | Curry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.74 sq mi (1.92 km2) |
| • Land | 0.74 sq mi (1.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 564 ft (172 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 1,118 |
| • Estimate (2012) | 1,107 |
| • Density | 1,510.8/sq mi (583.3/km2) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EST (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 47850 |
| Area code(s) | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-22738 |
| GNIS feature ID | 449655 |
| Website | http://townoffarmersburg.com |
Farmersburg is a town in Curry Township, Sullivan County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,118 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Terre Haute Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town is adjacent to the Vigo County line and is overshadowed by several large TV and radio transmitter towers.
Farmersburg was founded in 1853 under the name Ascension. A post office was established under this name in 1855, and was renamed to Farmersburg in 1882. The post office is still currently operating.
Farmersburg is located at 39°15′12″N 87°22′53″W / 39.25333°N 87.38139°W (39.253321, -87.381489).
According to the 2010 census, Farmersburg has a total area of 0.74 square miles (1.92 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, Farmersburg has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,118 people, 466 households, and 306 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,510.8 inhabitants per square mile (583.3/km2). There were 548 housing units at an average density of 740.5 per square mile (285.9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.9% White, 0.6% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.
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