Roann, Indiana
| Roann, Indiana | |
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 Location of Roann in the state of Indiana |
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| Coordinates: 40°54′40″N 85°55′25″W / 40.91111°N 85.92361°WCoordinates: 40°54′40″N 85°55′25″W / 40.91111°N 85.92361°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Wabash |
| Township | Paw Paw |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2) |
| • Land | 0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 479 |
| • Estimate (2012) | 472 |
| • Density | 2,082.6/sq mi (804.1/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 46974 |
| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-64998 |
| GNIS feature ID | 442128 |
Roann is a town in Paw Paw Township, Wabash County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 479 at the 2010 census.
There are two theories on how the town of Roann got its name. One source claims that the community was named for Roanne, France. Another tells a legend about how a father saw his daughter on a boat in a dangerous current and was shouting at her "Row, Ann!"
The Roann post office has been in operation since 1866.
The Thomas J. Lewis House, Roann Covered Bridge, Roann Historic District, and Roann-Paw Paw Township Public Library are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Roann is located at 40°54′40″N 85°55′25″W / 40.91111°N 85.92361°W (40.910973, -85.923565).
According to the 2010 census, Roann has a total area of 0.23 square miles (0.60 km2), all land.
As of the census of 2010, there were 479 people, 186 households, and 130 families residing in the town. The population density was 2,082.6 inhabitants per square mile (804.1/km2). There were 208 housing units at an average density of 904.3 per square mile (349.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.5% White, 0.6% Native American, 0.4% Asian, and 0.4% from two or more races.
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